Equal Groups - Worksheet 8 - 2nd Grade

Hard

Understand multiplication through equal groups of objects (Hard)

18 problems · 10-15 minutes · Skills: multiplication, number sense

About This Worksheet

This hard-level worksheet contains 18 problems designed for 2nd Grade students practicing equal groups. Hard worksheets feature challenging problems including multi-step questions, missing values, and real-world applications to push students further.

Equal groups are the conceptual foundation of multiplication. When students see multiplication as "groups of" rather than an abstract operation, they can make sense of multiplication problems before any formal algorithm is introduced.

  • Identify and create equal groups of objects
  • Write repeated addition sentences for equal groups
  • Recognize that multiplication is a shortcut for equal-groups addition
  • Draw equal groups to represent a multiplication expression
  • Determine the number of groups and size of each group from a total

How to Solve: Worked Example

Example Problem: Maria puts 7 groups of cookies on a tray. Each group has the same number of cookies and there are 56 cookies total. How many cookies are in each group?
Solution Steps:
  1. We know the total: 56 cookies.
  2. We know the number of groups: 7.
  3. To find the number per group, divide: 56 ÷ 7 = 8.
  4. Check: 7 × 8 = 56. Correct!
Answer: 8 cookies in each group
Tip: When you know the total and the number of groups, divide to find the size of each group.
1
There are 3 bags. Each bag has 7 apples. How many apples in all?
2
There are 5 bags. Each bag has 9 apples. How many apples in all?
3
There are 5 bags. Each bag has 6 apples. How many apples in all?
4
There are 4 bags. Each bag has 3 apples. How many apples in all?
5
8 groups of 8 = ___ total
6
6 groups of 3 = ___ total
7
There are 4 bags. Each bag has 5 apples. How many apples in all?
8
There are 6 bags. Each bag has 3 apples. How many apples in all?
9
9 groups of 10 = ___ total
10
There are 3 bags. Each bag has 3 apples. How many apples in all?
11
4 groups of 5 = ___ total
12
There are 10 bags. Each bag has 9 apples. How many apples in all?
13
There are 9 bags. Each bag has 3 apples. How many apples in all?
14
3 groups of 8 = ___ total
15
There are 7 bags. Each bag has 9 apples. How many apples in all?
16
3 groups of 7 = ___ total
17
8 groups of 5 = ___ total
18
10 groups of 5 = ___ total

Answer Key

1. 212. 453. 304. 125. 646. 187. 208. 189. 9010. 911. 2012. 9013. 2714. 2415. 6316. 2117. 4018. 50

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