This post explains and gives practice opportunities related to TEKS 3.5C:
describe a multiplication expression as a comparison such as 3 x 24 represents 3 times as much as 24
Instruction
Most of us think of multiplication as equal groups. While that is one way to look at it, students also learn that sometimes multiplication is used to compare two values.
STAAR Practice
Between 2016 and 2024 (including redesign practice), this supporting standard has been tested 5 times on the STAAR test. Videos explaining each problem can be found below. If you'd rather take a quiz over these questions, click here. The videos below are linked to the questions in the quiz as answer explanations after the quiz is submitted.
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