Patterns in Multiplication and Addition
Identifying arithmetic patterns (including patterns in the addition table or multiplication table) and explaining them using properties of operations.
Key Questions
- Analyze how the structure of an array helps us skip count more efficiently.
- Explain why the product remains the same when we change the order of the factors.
- Differentiate when it is more helpful to use multiplication than addition.
Common Core State Standards
Suggested Methodologies
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