Grade 2 · Year 3 · Class 2 · ages 7–8 · Multiplication
Repeated addition and groups: Grade 2 practice
Seeing multiplication as adding the same number again and again. Eight questions at a time, instant feedback and a mastery score from 0 to 100.
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The idea in one minute
3 groups of 4 is 4 + 4 + 4. Counting the groups tells you the number to multiply by.
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One question at each level. Tap a question to see the answer.
Easy 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 =
Answer: 20
Medium 4 groups of 3 =
Answer: 12
Challenge 2 + 2 + 2 = 2 ×
Answer: 3
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- Printable repeated addition and groups worksheet with an answer key (new questions every time)
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Related skills
- Doubles and halves (Grade 2)
- Times tables 2, 3, 4 and 5 (Grade 3)
- Times tables 6, 7, 8 and 9 (Grade 3)
- Times tables 10, 11 and 12 (Grade 3)
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Repeated addition and groups: questions
What grade is repeated addition and groups?
It is usually taught in Grade 2 (Year 3 in England, Class 2 in India, ages 7–8), though schools and countries differ. Try the grade above or below if it feels too hard or too easy.
What does a repeated addition and groups question look like?
For example: "4 groups of 3 =" The answer is 12. 3 groups of 4 is 4 + 4 + 4. Counting the groups tells you the number to multiply by.
What should I learn before and after repeated addition and groups?
Before it, try doubles and halves (Grade 2). After it, move on to times tables 2, 3, 4 and 5 (Grade 3).
How can I get better at repeated addition and groups?
3 groups of 4 is 4 + 4 + 4. Counting the groups tells you the number to multiply by. Practise a little every day, read the hint after each wrong answer, and use the printable worksheet when you want to write it out.
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