Equal Groups Starter Worksheet Worksheet 1 • Foundations
Equal Groups Starter
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Directions:
Circle the items into the indicated equal groups. Under each array, write an addition sentence (repeated addition) and a multiplication sentence (groups × size = total).
Model Example
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+ : 2 + 2 + 2 = 6
× : 3 × 2 = 6
#1 Circle 3 equal groups of 2
+ Sentence:
× Sentence:
#2 Circle 2 equal groups of 3
+ Sentence:
× Sentence:
#3 Circle 4 equal groups of 2
+ Sentence:
× Sentence:
#4 Circle 3 equal groups of 3
+ Sentence:
× Sentence:
#5 Circle 5 equal groups of 2
+ Sentence:
× Sentence:
#6 Circle 4 equal groups of 3
+ Sentence:
× Sentence:
Hint: Count the number of groups and how many are in each group to write your multiplication sentence! Page 1
Equal Groups Builder Worksheet Worksheet 2 • Step Up
Equal Groups Builder
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Directions:
Circle the objects into equal groups of 4 or 5 as prompted. Write the matching repeated addition sentence and multiplication sentence below each array.
Quick Guide
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+ : 4 + 4 = 8
× : 2 × 4 = 8
#1 Circle 3 equal groups of 4
+ Sentence:
× Sentence:
#2 Circle 2 equal groups of 5
+ Sentence:
× Sentence:
#3 Circle 4 equal groups of 4
+ Sentence:
× Sentence:
#4 Circle 3 equal groups of 5
+ Sentence:
× Sentence:
#5 Circle 5 equal groups of 4
+ Sentence:
× Sentence:
#6 Circle 4 equal groups of 5
+ Sentence:
× Sentence:
Self-Check: Total items in your addition sentence must equal the product in your multiplication sentence! Page 2
Equal Groups Explorer Worksheet Worksheet 3 • Array Explorer
Equal Groups Explorer
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Directions:
Circle the objects to make the equal groups indicated. Then, write an addition sentence showing the equal groups added together, and a multiplication sentence (groups × size = total).
Group Pattern
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+ : 3 + 3 = 6
× : 2 × 3 = 6
#1 Circle 2 equal groups of 6
+ Sentence:
× Sentence:
#2 Circle 4 equal groups of 3
+ Sentence:
× Sentence:
#3 Circle 3 equal groups of 6
+ Sentence:
× Sentence:
#4 Circle 6 equal groups of 3
+ Sentence:
× Sentence:
#5 Circle 4 equal groups of 6
+ Sentence:
× Sentence:
#6 Circle 6 equal groups of 4
+ Sentence:
× Sentence:
Notice: #1 & #2 both have 12 items (2 × 6 = 12 and 4 × 3 = 12)! Factors can make the same total in different ways! Page 3
Equal Groups Challenger Worksheet Worksheet 4 • Grouping Challenge
Equal Groups Challenger
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Directions:
Circle equal groups with larger group sizes (5, 7, and 8). Write the matching addition sentence and multiplication sentence (groups × size = total).
Challenge Guide
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+ : 7 + 7 = 14
× : 2 × 7 = 14
#1 Circle 2 equal groups of 7
+ Sentence:
× Sentence:
#2 Circle 7 equal groups of 2
+ Sentence:
× Sentence:
#3 Circle 2 equal groups of 8
+ Sentence:
× Sentence:
#4 Circle 3 equal groups of 7
+ Sentence:
× Sentence:
#5 Circle 5 equal groups of 5
+ Sentence:
× Sentence:
#6 Circle 4 equal groups of 7
+ Sentence:
× Sentence:
Tip: For #6, four groups of 7 makes 28 total: 7 + 7 + 7 + 7 = 28 and 4 × 7 = 28! Page 4
Equal Groups Master Worksheet Worksheet 5 • Master Strategy
Equal Groups Master
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Directions:
You decide the equal groups! Circle the items by rows or by columns. Fill in your group count, then write your matching addition and multiplication sentences.
Two Ways to Group
Rows: 2 × 4 = 8
Columns: 4 × 2 = 8
Same equal total!
#1 Circle groups of 3 OR 4
I made: equal groups of
+ Sent:
× Sent:
#2 Circle groups of 2 OR 6
I made: equal groups of
+ Sent:
× Sent:
#3 Circle groups of 3 OR 5
I made: equal groups of
+ Sent:
× Sent:
#4 Circle groups of 2 OR 8
I made: equal groups of
+ Sent:
× Sent:
#5 Circle groups of 4 OR 5
I made: equal groups of
+ Sent:
× Sent:
#6 Circle groups of 3 OR 8
I made: equal groups of
+ Sent:
× Sent:
Compare with a partner: Did you circle rows or columns? Notice how both multiplication sentences produce the exact same total! Page 5
Equal Groups Champion Worksheet Worksheet 6 • Real-World Champion
Equal Groups Champion
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Directions:
Read each real-world story. Circle the array items to form the equal groups described. Under each array, write the matching addition sentence and multiplication sentence .
Story to Equation
3 packs of 2 pencils
+ : 2 + 2 + 2 = 6
#1 Circle 3 bakery trays of 4 cookies
+ Sentence:
× Sentence:
#2 Circle 2 seed beds of 6 sprouts
+ Sentence:
× Sentence:
#3 Circle 4 book bins of 3 books
+ Sentence:
× Sentence:
#4 Circle 5 coin pouches of 4 coins
+ Sentence:
× Sentence:
#5 Circle 3 marker packs of 6 markers
+ Sentence:
× Sentence:
#6 Circle 4 egg cartons of 6 eggs
+ Sentence:
× Sentence:
Congratulations! You mastered equal groups with arrays, repeated addition, and multiplication! Page 6
