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Grade 2 Math · Problem type
Equal groups
Use this for “How many counters are there in all?” in equal rows.
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3 groups of 4
12 in all
This is an example. Type the numbers from your problem to start.
Groups
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In each group
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Total
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Number sentences
3 groups of 4 = 12
Good to know
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Every group has the same number of dots.
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Add the number in one group, once for each group: 3 groups of 4 is 4 + 4 + 4.
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Up to 5 groups of 5.
Step-by-step
WE KNOW
Groups: 3
In each group: 4
FIND
total
Step 1 · Find total
3 groups of 4 = ?
Add the number in one group, once for each group.
4 + 4 + 4 = 12
Total: 12
Check
Put the numbers back in. Both sides should match.
4 + 4 + 4 = 12 ✓
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