3rd Grade Math Review

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What is estimation in math?

Back

Estimation is a way to find a number that is close enough to the right answer, usually used to make calculations easier.

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How do you estimate the difference between two numbers?

Back

To estimate the difference, round each number to the nearest hundred or ten, then subtract the rounded numbers.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

Back

An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same part of a whole as another fraction, even though the numbers are different.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 3/6?

Back

1/2

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What operation would you use to find the total number of items in equal groups?

Back

You would use multiplication.

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If you have 3 packages with 40 items each, how do you find the total number of items?

Back

Multiply the number of packages (3) by the number of items in each package (40): 3 x 40.

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What is division?

Back

Division is the process of splitting a number into equal parts or groups.

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How do you divide items evenly among people?

Back

You divide the total number of items by the number of people.

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If Taysha has 18 sticks of gum and shares them with 3 people, how many sticks does each person get?

Back

Each person gets 6 sticks of gum.

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What is a serving in terms of food?

Back

A serving is a specific amount of food that is considered a single portion.