Multiply or Divide?

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation where a number is added to itself a certain number of times. For example, 3 multiplied by 4 means 3 + 3 + 3 + 3, which equals 12.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.1

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What is division?

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Division is a mathematical operation where a number is split into equal parts. For example, 12 divided by 3 means splitting 12 into 3 equal groups, which equals 4.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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When do we use multiplication?

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We use multiplication when we want to find the total of equal groups. For example, if there are 4 bags with 5 apples each, we multiply 4 by 5 to find the total apples.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.1

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When do we use division?

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We use division when we want to split a total into equal parts or groups. For example, if we have 20 candies and want to share them with 4 friends, we divide 20 by 4.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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How do you solve 5 x 3?

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To solve 5 x 3, you add 5 three times: 5 + 5 + 5 = 15.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.1

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How do you solve 20 ÷ 4?

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To solve 20 ÷ 4, you find how many times 4 fits into 20. The answer is 5.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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What is the multiplication sentence for 6 groups of 2?

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The multiplication sentence is 6 x 2 = 12.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.1

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What is the division sentence for 24 divided by 6?

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The division sentence is 24 ÷ 6 = 4.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.6

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If there are 3 baskets with 4 oranges each, how many oranges are there in total?

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3 x 4 = 12 oranges.

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CCSS.2.OA.C.3

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If you have 30 cookies and want to share them with 5 friends, how many cookies does each friend get?

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30 ÷ 5 = 6 cookies per friend.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2