Practice Problems — Set 10
4.OA.A.1 · Interpret a multiplication equation as a comparison, e
Print and write your answers. Use diagrams to show thinking.
Warm-up
1. Talk through today's focus: Interpret a multiplication equation as a comparison, e 2. Try one oral example together before writing. 3. Use the diagram to explain your thinking.
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Written practice
1. 4 × 4 = ___ 2. 16 ÷ 4 = ___ 3. Draw an array for 4 rows of 4. Total? ___ 4. Groups: 5 bags with 5 each. Total? ___ 5. Share 32 equally among 3 friends. Each gets ___ 6. Missing factor: ___ × 5 = 20 7. Apply Interpret a multiplication equation as a comparison, e (item 7, set 10): show your work. ___ 8. Apply Interpret a multiplication equation as a comparison, e (item 8, set 10): show your work. ___
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More written practice
1. Apply Interpret a multiplication equation as a comparison, e (item 9, set 10): show your work. ___ 2. Apply Interpret a multiplication equation as a comparison, e (item 10, set 10): show your work. ___ 3. Apply Interpret a multiplication equation as a comparison, e (item 11, set 10): show your work. ___ 4. Apply Interpret a multiplication equation as a comparison, e (item 12, set 10): show your work. ___ 5. Apply Interpret a multiplication equation as a comparison, e (item 13, set 10): show your work. ___ 6. Apply Interpret a multiplication equation as a comparison, e (item 14, set 10): show your work. ___
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Patterns and rules
1. Multiplication counts equal groups. 2. Division can mean sharing or forming equal groups. 3. Arrays show rows × columns.
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Parent tip: Draw arrays for multiplication