7th Grade · The Number System
Repeated Addition
7.NS.A.2a
Definition
Multiplication understood as adding the same number repeatedly.
Teach it
Where it is taught, with guided notes, practice, homework, an exit ticket and an interactive Teacher Deck.
Examples
- 3 × (−2) = (−2) + (−2) + (−2) = −6.
- 4 × 3 = 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.
Key rule
Multiplying a positive by a negative makes repeated negative jumps.
Memory hook
Multiply = add it again and again.