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They are equal groups.  \n[masterthecurriculum.co.uk](masterthecurriculum.co.uk)  \nMultiplication & Division Year 3   \nEqual Groups  \n3 x 4 = 12  \nThere are 3 groups with the same amount in each group.  \nThey are equal groups.  \n[masterthecurriculum.co.uk](masterthecurriculum.co.uk)  \n\n| Multiplication & Division Year 3 |\n| --- |\n| Repeated Addition\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>4 + 4 + 4\u003Cbr>Adding the same number again and again.\u003Cbr>[masterthecurriculum.co.uk](masterthecurriculum.co.uk) |\n\n\n|  |\n| --- |\n|  Multiplication & Division Year 3 \u003Cbr>Repeated Addition\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>3 x 4 = 12\u003Cbr>4 + 4 + 4\u003Cbr>Adding the same number again and again.\u003Cbr>[masterthecurriculum.co.uk](masterthecurriculum.co.uk) |\n\n\n|  |\n| --- |\n|  Multiplication & Division Year 3 \u003Cbr>Multiplication Symbol\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>We use this symbol show we are multiplying (adding equal groups of numbers) .\u003Cbr>[masterthecurriculum.co.uk](masterthecurriculum.co.uk) |\n\n\n| Multiplication & Division Year 3 |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Multiply\u003Cbr>To add equal groups of numbers. |  |  |  |\n| | | | |\n| 4 x 3 = 12 There are 4 lots of 3s.\u003Cbr>[masterthecurriculum.co.uk](masterthecurriculum.co.uk) |  |  |  |\n\n\n|  |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Multiplication & Division\u003Cbr>Lots Of… |  |  |  | 3 |\n| | | | |  |\n| There are 4 lots of 3s. |  |  |  |  |\n| This helps us write our multiplication sentence. |  |  |  |  |\n| 4 lots of 3 is the same as 4 x 3 = 12 |  |  |  |  |\n| [masterthecurriculum.co.uk](masterthecurriculum.co.uk) |  |  |  |  |\n\nYear  \n|  |\n| --- |\n|  Multiplication & Division Year 3 \u003Cbr>Arrays\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>These arrays show 4 x 3 = 12\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Arrays are objects or shapes in rows and columns.\u003Cbr>They help us to multiply.\u003Cbr>[masterthecurriculum.co.uk](masterthecurriculum.co.uk) |\n\n\n| & Division | Year 3 |\n| --- | --- |\n| Multiplication\u003Cbr>Commutative Law\u003Cbr>When you multiply numbers, you will get the same answer when you swap the numbers around.\u003Cbr>3 x 4 = 12 4 x 3 = 12\u003Cbr>[masterthecurriculum.co.uk](masterthecurriculum.co.uk) |  |\n\n| & Division 3 |\n| --- |\n|  Multiplication \u003Cbr>Three Times Tables\u003Cbr>Repeated addition in groups of 3s.\u003Cbr>We should learn our 3 times tables up to 12 x 3.\u003Cbr> 1 x 3 = 3\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>2 x 3 = 6\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>3 x 3 = 9\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>4 x 3 = 12\u003Cbr>[masterthecurriculum.co.uk](masterthecurriculum.co.uk) |\n\nYear  \n\n| & Division 3 |\n| --- |\n|  Multiplication \u003Cbr>Four Times Tables\u003Cbr>Repeated addition in groups of 4s.\u003Cbr>We should learn our 4 times tables up to 12 x 4.\u003Cbr> 1 x 4 = 4  2 x 4 = 8  3 x 4 = 12  4 x 4 = 16\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>[masterthecurriculum.co.uk](masterthecurriculum.co.uk) |\n\nYear  \n\n| Multiplication & Division Year 3 |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Eight Times Tables\u003Cbr>Repeated addition in groups of 8s. We should learn our 8 times tables up to 12 x 8. |  |  |  |\n| | 1 x 8 = 8 | \u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>2 x 8 = 16\u003Cbr>3 x 8 = 24\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>| 4 x 8 = 32 |\n| [masterthecurriculum.co.uk](masterthecurriculum.co.uk) |  |  |  |\n\n\n|  |\n| --- |\n|  Multiplication & Division Year 3 \u003Cbr>Division Symbol\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>We use this symbol show we are dividing (sharing or grouping into equal amounts) .\u003Cbr>[masterthecurriculum.co.uk](masterthecurriculum.co.uk) |\n\n\n|  |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Multiplication & Division\u003Cbr>Divide | Year 3 |\n| To split (a number) into equal parts or groups.\u003Cbr>12 ÷ 3 = 4 |  |\n| You can divide by sharing or grouping. |  |\n| [masterthecurriculum.co.uk](masterthecurriculum.co.uk) |  |\n\n| & Division Year 3 |\n| --- |\n|  Multiplication \u003Cbr>Sharing\u003Cbr>I have twelve cakes and I share them equally into 3 plates.\u003Cbr>How many cakes will be in each plate? \u003Cbr>\u003Cbr> 12 ÷ 3 = 4 \u003Cbr>[masterthecurriculum.co.uk](masterthecurriculum.co.uk)\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>|\n\n\n| & Division 3 |\n| --- |\n|  Multiplication \u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Grouping\u003Cbr>A jar fits 3 marbles. I have 12 marbles to put away. How many jars will I need?\u003Cbr>12 ÷ 3 = 4\u003Cbr>I have 4 groups of 3.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>[masterthecurriculum.co.uk](masterthecurriculum.co.uk) |\n\nYear  \n","cbCaigQpV1TX6ClL","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaigQpV1TX6ClL","pdf",1979506,"English","# Equal Groups\n## Repeated Addition\n## Multiplication Symbol\n# Lots Of… and Arrays\n## Commutative Law\n## Three Times Tables\n## Four Times Tables\n## Eight Times Tables\n# Division\n## Division Symbol\n## Sharing and Grouping\n## Inverse (Multiplication and Division)\n# Methods and Laws\n## Concrete Methods\n## Pictorial Methods\n## Distributive Law\n## Multiplier, Multiplicand, Product","[{\"question\":\"How can equal groups be used to understand multiplication in Year 3?\",\"answer\":\"Equal groups are sets with the same amount in each group. 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