Word Problems!

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a mathematical question that is presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario, requiring the reader to extract the necessary information to solve it.

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How do you find the total number of items when given groups and items per group?

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Multiply the number of groups by the number of items in each group. For example, if there are 7 stacks of pictures with 6 pictures each, the total is 7 x 6 = 42.

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What is addition?

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Addition is a mathematical operation that combines two or more numbers to find their total. For example, 263 + 312 = 575.

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What is division?

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Division is a mathematical operation that splits a number into equal parts. For example, if 12 seeds are planted in 4 rows, each row has 12 ÷ 4 = 3 seeds.

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that adds a number to itself a certain number of times. For example, 3 cups of cornmeal for each loaf of cornbread means 3 x number of loaves.

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How do you solve a word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the question. 3. Extract the relevant information. 4. Choose the right mathematical operation(s) to solve it.

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What is the total number of items?

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The total number of items is the sum of all individual items in a group. For example, if there are 381 chocolate cupcakes and 346 vanilla cupcakes, the total is 381 + 346 = 727.

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What does 'each' mean in a word problem?

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'Each' refers to every individual item in a group. For example, if each stack has 6 pictures, it means every stack contains 6 pictures.

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What is a stack in terms of organization?

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A stack is a way to organize items by placing them on top of each other, often used to keep similar items together.

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What is a row in planting?

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A row is a straight line in which seeds or plants are arranged, often used to organize planting in gardens.