Equal Groups Math Worksheet
Side A • Front Grade 2–3 • Equal Groups & Multiplication
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Equal Groups: Addition & Multiplication
Draw the equal groups, write the addition sentence, and find the total.
Page 1 of 2 Problems 1–3
Directions: Read each story problem. Draw the equal groups in the workspace, then write the matching equations.
Problem 1
Baskets of Apples
Mia has 3 baskets. Each basket contains 4 apples. How many apples does Mia have in all?
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Draw the Equal Groups:
Addition Equation:
Multiplication:
× =
Answer:
apples
Problem 2
Bags of Soccer Balls
Coach Leo packs 4 bags. Each bag holds 2 soccer balls. How many soccer balls are there altogether?
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Draw the Equal Groups:
Addition Equation:
Multiplication:
× =
Answer:
soccer balls
Problem 3
Pots of Flowers
Elena plants flowers in 5 pots. She puts 3 flowers in each pot. How many flowers are there in all?
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Draw the Equal Groups:
Addition Equation:
Multiplication:
× =
Answer:
flowers
Side B • Back Equal Groups & Repeated Addition Continued
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Equal Groups Practice (Continued)
Keep up the great work! Model each problem and write both equations.
Page 2 of 2 Problems 4–6
Tip: Look closely at how many equal groups you have and how many items are in each group!
Problem 4
Aquariums of Fish
Sam has 2 aquariums. There are 6 goldfish swimming in each aquarium. How many goldfish does Sam have in all?
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Draw the Equal Groups:
Addition Equation:
Multiplication:
× =
Answer:
goldfish
Problem 5
Boxes of Crayons
The art room has 4 boxes of crayons. Each box holds 5 crayons. How many crayons are there altogether?
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Draw the Equal Groups:
Addition Equation:
Multiplication:
× =
Answer:
crayons
Problem 6
Nests of Blue Eggs
In a tall tree, there are 6 nests. Each nest holds 2 blue eggs. How many eggs are there in the tree in all?
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Draw the Equal Groups:
Addition Equation:
Multiplication:
× =
Answer:
eggs
