Multiplication and Division 3rd Grade

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a way to add a number 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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What is division?

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Division is splitting a number into equal parts. For example, 12 ÷ 3 means splitting 12 into 3 equal parts, which equals 4.

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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 3 x 4, the product is 12.

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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 12 ÷ 3, the quotient is 4.

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What does the term 'dividend' mean?

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The dividend is the number that is being divided in a division problem. For example, in 12 ÷ 3, 12 is the dividend.

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What does the term 'divisor' mean?

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The divisor is the number by which the dividend is divided. For example, in 12 ÷ 3, 3 is the divisor.

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How can you represent multiplication with an array?

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You can represent multiplication with an array by arranging objects in rows and columns. For example, 3 x 4 can be shown as 3 rows of 4 objects.

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If 5 x 5 = 25, what does this mean?

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This means that if you have 5 groups of 5, you will have a total of 25.

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What is a rectangular array?

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A rectangular array is a way to organize objects in rows and columns to show multiplication. For example, 2 rows of 3 objects each.

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