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Model

You develop this skill when you express everyday situations using mathematical language.

Both children claim to have the greatest number of eggs. Who is right?

Step 1 Identify what you will model

Students will model the multiplication using a two-dimensional array for each child.

Interpret the model

of groups

Total number
Number Total number
of elements =
of rows of elements
in each row

Apply the model Adolfo


Elena

5 • 6 = 30 6 • 5 = 30
Therefore, none of them is correct since they have the same number of eggs.
Show what you know!
Now, analyze the situation and answer using multiplication.

1 How many lettuces does Alex have?

2 How many lettuces does Camila have?

3 Who has more lettuces?

4 How many lettuces are in total?

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