Solve two-step stories with multiplication meaning

~10 min

A two-step story may use multiplication meaning first or second, then add or subtract.

Equal groups first

2 items
2 items
2 items

3 x 2

Equal groups means the same number in each group. To find how many there are altogether, multiply the number of groups by the number in each group.

💡 Look for words like each, every, or on each plate.