3rd Grade Math

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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 (3 x 4) means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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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 (12 ÷ 3) means splitting 12 into 3 equal parts, which equals 4.

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How do you find the total number of stripes on candy canes?

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To find the total number of stripes on candy canes, multiply the number of candy canes by the number of stripes on each candy cane. For example, if there are 12 candy canes with 9 stripes each, the total is 12 x 9 = 108.

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It is written as two numbers separated by a slash, like 1/2, where the top number (numerator) shows how many parts you have, and the bottom number (denominator) shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you calculate the cost of multiple items?

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To calculate the total cost of multiple items, multiply the cost of one item by the number of items. For example, if one ornament costs $2 and you buy 19 ornaments, the total cost is 2 x 19 = $38.

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What is addition?

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Addition is a mathematical operation where two or more numbers are combined to get a total. For example, 3 + 4 = 7.

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is a mathematical operation where one number is taken away from another. For example, 7 - 4 = 3.

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How do you find the number of items each person gets when sharing?

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To find out how many items each person gets when sharing, divide the total number of items by the number of people. For example, if there are 36 candy canes and 4 teachers, each teacher gets 36 ÷ 4 = 9 candy canes.

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What is a word problem in math?

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A word problem is a mathematical question presented in a narrative form, requiring you to extract the relevant information and perform calculations to find the answer.

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What is the total number of presents if you buy multiple items?

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To find the total number of presents, add the number of each type of present together. For example, if you buy 1 slide, 1 basketball goal, and 5 dresses, the total is 1 + 1 + 5 = 7.