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Repeated Addition to Multiplication

Introduction to Multiplication

Day 22of 180
Week 5of 36
35Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand multiplication as repeated addition

2

Convert repeated addition equations to multiplication expressions

3

Develop a heart of diligence in learning new math concepts

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 22:29

“Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will stand before kings; he won't stand before obscure men.”

— Proverbs 22:29 (WEB)

Demonstrates the importance of developing skills through practice and patience

📦 Materials Needed

  • Counters or small objects
  • Worksheet from BibleMouse Printables Library
  • Pencil
  • Linking cubes
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Review yesterday's multiplication introduction using counters

💭 Review Question: Can you show me how 3 + 3 + 3 is like multiplication?
2Teaching (12 min)

Introducing repeated addition as multiplication

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • 3 + 3 + 3 is the same as 3 × 3
  • Each group is the same size, which makes multiplication special
  • Multiplication is a faster way of adding equal groups
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How is multiplication like skip counting?
  • Can you find multiplication in everyday life?
3Activity: Repeated Addition Exploration (14 min)
worksheet

Complete BibleMouse multiplication worksheet converting repeated addition to multiplication

📝 Instructions:
  1. Look at each repeated addition problem
  2. Count the number of groups
  3. Write the matching multiplication equation
  4. Draw a picture to show your work
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer problems, more visual support

Challenge: Create your own repeated addition problems to convert

4Closing (4 min)

Recap multiplication as repeated addition

📝 Review Questions:
  • What makes multiplication different from addition?
  • Can you give an example of multiplication?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore how multiplication works with arrays

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Multiplication builds foundational math skills

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use physical objects to make concepts concrete
  • Celebrate effort over perfection
  • Be patient with the learning process
🤔 Common Struggles:

Remembering that multiplication is repeated addition

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to convert repeated addition to multiplication

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a multiplication story problem
  • Practice skip counting to reinforce multiplication concepts

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