Multiplication and Division

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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 x 4 means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 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 ÷ 4 means splitting 12 into 4 equal parts, which equals 3.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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What is a fact family?

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A fact family is a group of related addition and subtraction or multiplication and division facts that use the same numbers. For example, the numbers 2, 6, and 12 can form the fact family: 2 x 6 = 12, 6 x 2 = 12, 12 ÷ 2 = 6, 12 ÷ 6 = 2.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.6

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What does the multiplication symbol (x) mean?

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The multiplication symbol (x) indicates that two numbers are to be multiplied together.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.5

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What does the division symbol (÷) mean?

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The division symbol (÷) indicates that one number is to be divided by another.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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What is the product of 8 x 8?

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The product of 8 x 8 is 64.

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CCSS.3.OA.C.7

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What is the quotient of 18 ÷ 9?

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The quotient of 18 ÷ 9 is 2.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.6

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What is an array in multiplication?

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An array is a visual representation of multiplication, showing objects arranged in rows and columns. For example, 4 rows of 7 objects each represent 4 x 7.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.1

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What is the commutative property of multiplication?

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The commutative property states that changing the order of the numbers in multiplication does not change the product. For example, 4 x 5 = 5 x 4.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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What is the associative property of multiplication?

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The associative property states that the way numbers are grouped in multiplication does not change the product. For example, (2 x 3) x 4 = 2 x (3 x 4).

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5