➕ Topic Summary
Multiplication is like a shortcut for adding the same number multiple times. Instead of writing $3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3$, which equals 15, we can write $3 \times 5 = 15$. Here, 3 is the number we're adding, and 5 is how many times we're adding it. This worksheet will help you practice turning multiplication problems into repeated addition problems, and vice versa.
This skill is super helpful because it connects what you already know about addition to a new concept (multiplication). Once you 'get' this, multiplication will feel much easier! You'll be able to solve problems faster and understand what multiplication *really* means. So, let's get started and turn you into a multiplication master! 🎉
🔤 Part A: Vocabulary
Match the words with their meanings:
| Word |
Meaning |
| 1. Product |
A. Adding the same number multiple times |
| 2. Factor |
B. The result of multiplying numbers together |
| 3. Repeated Addition |
C. The number of times a factor is multiplied by itself |
| 4. Multiplication |
D. Numbers that are multiplied together |
| 5. Multiple |
E. A quick way to add the same number multiple times. |
Write your answers here:
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✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the sentences using the words from the box:
(product, factors, addition, multiplication, repeated)
________ is a shortcut for ________. In multiplication, the numbers we multiply are called ________, and the answer is called the ________. When we use the same number again and again, it is called ________ addition.
🧠 Part C: Critical Thinking
Explain in your own words how multiplication helps you solve problems faster than just using addition. Give an example!