Repeated addition is a way to think about multiplication. Instead of saying $3 \times 4$, you can think of it as adding the number 3 four times: $3 + 3 + 3 + 3$. Visuals, like groups of objects, can make repeated addition much easier to understand because you can actually see the groups being added together. This builds a strong foundation for multiplication skills.
Match each word with its definition:
Repeated __________ is a way of adding the same number many __________. When we have a __________ of 5 apples and we add another group of 5 apples, we are using repeated __________. This helps us understand __________, which is a faster way to add equal groups.
Why is using visuals helpful when learning about repeated addition and multiplication? Give an example.
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