Learn 3 x 5 = 15
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Cookie Math |
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3 cookies, each
having 5 chocolate chips, equal 15 chocolate chips
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5 + 5 + 5 = 15 (Repeated Addition)
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3 x 5 = 15 (Algorithm)
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Base Pictures |
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The
picture used to help you remember 3 x 5 will contain a tree (3) and a
hive (5)
The picture also contains a tree lifting (15) to
help you remember the answer.
3
(Tree) x 5
(Hive) = 15
(Lifting) |

3 = TREE |

5 = HIVE |
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Other Tips on Remembering 3 x 5 = 15 |
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Skip Counting (by 3's)
- Skip counting is counting while skipping one or more numbers.
To skip count by 3's, skip two numbers while counting.
(3...6...9...) Many refer to this a "counting by 3's
- 3 x 5 is skip counting five times or 3...6...9...12...15 and you are at
the answer
Skip Counting (by 5's)
- Skip counting is counting while skipping one or more numbers.
To skip count by 5's, skip 4 numbers while counting.
(5...10...15...20...) Many refer to this a "counting by 5's
- 3 x 5 is skip counting three times or 5...10...15 and you are at the answer
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Practice |
To help remember 3 x 5 = 15, do the
following.
- Watch the video and listen to the story 3 or 4 times.
- Close your eyes and see the picture.
- Draw the picture you see for 3 x 5 = 15. (From memory)
- Write the story for 3 x 5 = 15 in your own words.
- Practice with flashcards. (Click
here to download flashcards)
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| Play an interactive games. (Select level
3)
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