First, count the number of groups. 4
Next, count the number of items in one group. 3
Then, write the number sentence. 3 x 4 =
Last, add all the items together. 12
So now you know, 3 x 4 = 12

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​Look at the picture.

First, how many groups do you see?
Next, how many items are in one group?
Then, let's write our number sentence.
Last, add all the items together to find the answer.

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Let's try it together.

​There were 3 groups.
There were 2 items in a group.
The number sentence is 3 x 2 =
There are 6 items altogether.
So, 3 x 2 = 6