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Multiplication as Repeated Addition PowerPoint

Updated: 28 May 2025

Teach multiplication as repeated addition with this easy-to-use PowerPoint presentation.

Editable: PowerPoint, Google Slides
Pages: 1 Page
Year: 2

Curriculum

ACMNA031

Recognise and represent multiplication as repeated addition, groups and arrays

VC2M2N05

Multiply and divide by one-digit numbers using repeated addition, equal grouping, arrays and partitioning to support a variety of calculation strategies <ul> <li>making and naming arrays and using bar models to solve simple multiplication or sharing problems; for example, making different arrays to represent 12 and naming them as ‘3 fours’, ‘2 sixes’, ‘4 threes’ and ‘6 twos’, using physical or virtual materials to make arrays or using bar models to demonstrate that ‘3 fours’ is equal to ‘4 threes’</li> <li>finding the total number represented in an array by partitioning the array using subitising and number facts; for example, describing how they determined the total number of dots arranged in a ‘3 fives’ array by saying, ‘I saw 2 fives, which is 10, and then 5 more, which makes 15’</li> <li>recognising problems that can be solved using division and identifying the difference between dividing a set of objects into 3 equal groups and dividing the same set of objects into groups of 3</li> <li>using a Think Board to solve partition and quotition division problems; for example, sharing a prize of $36 between 4 people, using materials, a diagram and skip counting to find the answer, and explaining whether the answer ‘9’ refers to people or dollars</li> <li>using materials or diagrams, and skip counting, to solve repeated equal-quantity multiplication problems; for example, writing a repeated addition number sentence and using skip counting to solve the problem ‘Four trays of biscuits with 6 on each tray – how many biscuits are there?’</li> </ul>
VC2M2A04

Apply repetition in arithmetic operations, including multiplication as repeated addition and division as repeated subtraction <ul> <li>using technology to construct a sequence of numbers based on constant addition or subtraction from a given starting value</li> <li>sharing a set of objects equally between a small number of groups</li> </ul>

teaching resource

Multiplication as Repeated Addition PowerPoint

Updated: 28 May 2025

Teach multiplication as repeated addition with this easy-to-use PowerPoint presentation.

Editable: PowerPoint, Google Slides
Pages: 1 Page
Year: 2

Teach multiplication as repeated addition with this easy-to-use PowerPoint presentation.

An Easy-to-Use Multiplication as Repeated Addition Lesson

Engage your students with this Multiplication as Repeated Addition PowerPoint, a vibrant and interactive resource designed to make early multiplication concepts clear and accessible! This colourful presentation breaks down multiplication using repeated addition through multiple visual strategies. With built-in checkpoints for understanding, this PowerPoint encourages active participation. Perfect for introducing or reinforcing foundational multiplication skills.

This Multiplication as Repeated Addition Powerpoint includes the following strategies:

Arrays
Number lines
Equal groups

Supplement This Repeated Addition PowerPoint

This repeated addition powerpoint is just the start! Reinforce the ideas in this lesson with fun, hands-on activities like these:

Array Building with Manipulatives – Students use counters, cubes or other small objects to build arrays that match multiplication problems, then write the matching repeated addition and multiplication equations on personal whiteboards.
Human Number Line – Students physically jump along number line taped on the floor to model repeated addition, reinforcing multiplication through movement.
Equal Groups – Using cups and small objects like beans or buttons, students create equal groups to visually and physically represent multiplication and repeated addition problems.

You could also give your students manipulatives and have them model the problems in this multiplication as repeated addition PowerPoint as you teach!

How to Download This Repeated Addition Year 2 PowerPoint

This repeated addition year 2 PowerPoint is also available as a Google Slides file. Click the drop-down arrow on the download button and choose the version that works best for you.

This resource was created by Kendall Britnell, a teacher and a Teach Starter collaborator.

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Curriculum

ACMNA031

Recognise and represent multiplication as repeated addition, groups and arrays

VC2M2N05

Multiply and divide by one-digit numbers using repeated addition, equal grouping, arrays and partitioning to support a variety of calculation strategies <ul> <li>making and naming arrays and using bar models to solve simple multiplication or sharing problems; for example, making different arrays to represent 12 and naming them as ‘3 fours’, ‘2 sixes’, ‘4 threes’ and ‘6 twos’, using physical or virtual materials to make arrays or using bar models to demonstrate that ‘3 fours’ is equal to ‘4 threes’</li> <li>finding the total number represented in an array by partitioning the array using subitising and number facts; for example, describing how they determined the total number of dots arranged in a ‘3 fives’ array by saying, ‘I saw 2 fives, which is 10, and then 5 more, which makes 15’</li> <li>recognising problems that can be solved using division and identifying the difference between dividing a set of objects into 3 equal groups and dividing the same set of objects into groups of 3</li> <li>using a Think Board to solve partition and quotition division problems; for example, sharing a prize of $36 between 4 people, using materials, a diagram and skip counting to find the answer, and explaining whether the answer ‘9’ refers to people or dollars</li> <li>using materials or diagrams, and skip counting, to solve repeated equal-quantity multiplication problems; for example, writing a repeated addition number sentence and using skip counting to solve the problem ‘Four trays of biscuits with 6 on each tray – how many biscuits are there?’</li> </ul>
VC2M2A04

Apply repetition in arithmetic operations, including multiplication as repeated addition and division as repeated subtraction <ul> <li>using technology to construct a sequence of numbers based on constant addition or subtraction from a given starting value</li> <li>sharing a set of objects equally between a small number of groups</li> </ul>

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