Multiplication As Repeated Addition

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a math exercise focusing on the relationship between multiplication and repeated addition. It consists of a table with three columns: the first for multiplication facts, the second for students to write the equivalent repeated addition, and the third for the answer to the multiplication. Only the multiplication facts are provided; students must figure out the corresponding repeated addition sentence and write the correct answer. For example, for the multiplication fact “4 x 3,” the worksheet provides the repeated addition “4 + 4 + 4” and the answer “12”.

The worksheet’s goal is to teach students that every multiplication fact can be expressed as a sum of equal addends, which is the essence of repeated addition. By writing out the repeated addition for each multiplication fact, students practice translating between the two arithmetic operations, reinforcing their understanding of how they are interconnected. This task aids in building foundational multiplication skills and enhances number sense. Through this exercise, students learn to see multiplication as a more efficient way of adding the same number several times.