Hands-On
Solve multiplication word problems.
Goal:
Goal:
Practice!
Goal: Use arrays and addition to solve.
Can you use arrays and repeated addition to solve word problems? You will need this word problem sheet , scissors, and glue.
Read the problem.
We have 6 rows with 2 blocks in each row. How many blocks do we have in all?
The important numbers are 6 and 2. Which array matches this problem? Glue it in the box. Click 
to check your work!
The 6 by 2 array matches this problem.
We have 6 rows with 2 blocks in each row. How many blocks do we have in all?
2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 = ?
6 x 2 = ?
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2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 = ?
6 x 2 = ?
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Read the problem.
We have 4 rows of 5 blocks. How many blocks do we have in total?
The important numbers are 4 and 5. Which array matches this problem? Glue it in the box. Click to check your work!
The 4 by 5 array matches this problem.
We have 4 rows of blocks. How many blocks do we have in total?
5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 = ?
4 x 5 = ?
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Use the array or the repeated addition sentence to find the total number of blocks. Start with 5 + 5 and add on each group of 5. Write your answer on the line. Click to check your work!
5 + 5 + 5 + 5 = ?
4 x 5 = ?
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Continue to practice solving word problems with the worksheet below! When you are done, turn it in to your teacher with your Weekly Written Work.
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