Multiplication and Division Vocabulary

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What is a number sentence that includes an equal sign and a solution?

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An equation.

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What is the term for a step-by-step method used to solve a problem?

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An algorithm.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

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What do you call the number of groups you are dividing an amount among?

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The divisor.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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What is the result called after dividing one number by another?

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The quotient.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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What is a number sign that does not include an equal sign or solution?

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An expression.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the term for the operation of finding how many times one number is contained within another?

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Division.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.6

CCSS.6.NS.B.2

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What is the term for the operation of combining equal groups to find a total?

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Multiplication.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.1

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What is the term for the number that is being divided in a division problem?

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The dividend.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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What is the term for the result of multiplying two numbers together?

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The product.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.1

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What is the mathematical symbol used to represent multiplication?

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The multiplication sign (× or *).

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C