3rd grade 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).

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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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How do you find the total number of pieces in multiple items?

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To find the total number of pieces, multiply the number of items by the number of pieces in each item. For example, 3 pizzas with 8 pieces each: 3 x 8 = 24 pieces.

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What does it mean to share equally?

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Sharing equally means dividing something into the same number of parts for each person. For example, if 24 cupcakes are shared among 3 people, each person gets 24 ÷ 3 = 8 cupcakes.

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What is a multiplication sentence?

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A multiplication sentence is a mathematical statement that shows the multiplication of two numbers. For example, 4 x 8 is a multiplication sentence.

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How can you represent repeated addition with multiplication?

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Repeated addition can be represented by multiplication. For example, 8 + 8 + 8 + 8 can be written as 4 x 8.

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What is the product in multiplication?

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The product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers together. For example, in 4 x 5, the product is 20.

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What is the quotient in division?

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The quotient is the result of dividing one number by another. For example, in 20 ÷ 4, the quotient is 5.

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How do you solve a word problem involving multiplication?

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To solve a word problem involving multiplication, identify the numbers involved and what is being asked, then multiply the relevant numbers.

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How do you solve a word problem involving division?

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To solve a word problem involving division, identify the total amount and the number of groups, then divide the total by the number of groups.