The basic idea of multiplication is repeated addition, adding a number to itself multiple times. The result of a multiplication is a product.

Represent equal groups as repeated addition and multiplication

Maths

In this unit pupils will describe how objects are grouped and will represent equal groups as repeated addition and multiplication. In the future unit pupils will represent the 2x and 10x table in different ways using 2x/10x table to solve problems. They will explain the relationship between adjacent multiples of 2/10 and that factor pairs can be written in any order.

In the prior unit pupils extended their counting to counting the decade numbers and made representations using a variety of different manipulatives. In this unit pupils will describe how objects are grouped and will represent equal groups as repeated addition and multiplication.

Grouping objects in different ways and relating to multiplication

Look at the image which shows groups of cake pops. What multiplication could this image represent?

Look at the image which shows 3 groups of 5 pencils. Which set of expressions complete the sentence? That is the same as ___ × ___ or ___ + ___

There are 4 equal groups of 3 lollipops. Select the correct multiplication expression for this story. 

Select the correct multiplication and addition expression. 

Match the multiplication expression and addition and expression.

Remove 2 bundles of sweets, or 1 bundle from each group.

Look at the image which shows some groups. How would you change 2 × 6 to show 2 × 5?

Which bar model shows the correct grouping for the groups of pencils?

Which is the correct expression for the groups of sweets shown here?

Which is the correct expression for the groups of milkshakes shown here?

Which of these show the expression 3 + 3 + 3

Match the repeated addition expression to the groups.

Select the repeated addition expressions which could be represented by this collection of sandwiches.

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Represent equal groups as repeated addition and multiplication

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.