🔍 Introduction 🚀 Is multiplication just repeated addition? If so, how do we multiply fractions, negative numbers, or probabilities? 🤔 For years, math education has emphasized repeated addition as the foundation of multiplication. While this works for whole numbers, it falls apart when applied to fractions, negative numbers, scaling, and probability. It’s time to rethink what multiplication truly represents! 💡 ⚠️ The Flaws in the Repeated Addition Model 🧩 Let’s examine cases where multiplication is NOT just repeated addition: 📌 Fractions – How do you “add” ½ to itself ½...
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