1. Multiplication
Adding the same number.

2. How many groups of toys are there?
How many toys are there in each group?
2 toys
2 toys
2 toys
There are 3 groups.
Each group has 2 toys.
2+2+2=6
3 twos =6
3 groups of 2 =6
There are 6 toys altogether.
2+2+2
means 3 twos or
3 groups of 2

3. + + + = fives = groups of 5 = There are marbles altogether.
There are ? groups.
Each group has ? marbles. + + + =
fives =
groups of 5 =
There are
marbles altogether.

4. + + =
fours =
groups of 4 =
There are
stars altogether.

5. How many counters are there?
Take 5 plates.
Put 2 counters on each plate. + + + + =
twos =
groups of 2 =

6. Take 6 plates.
Put 3 counters on each plate. + + + + + =
threes =
groups of 3 =

7. Take 3 plates.
Put an equal number of counters on each plate. + + = 3 =
3 groups of =