Word Problems: 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 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 solve a word problem involving multiplication?

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To solve a word problem involving multiplication, identify the quantities being multiplied, understand the context, and then perform the multiplication to find the total.

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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 quantity and the number of equal parts, then divide the total by the number of parts to find the size of each part.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. If you multiply a number by another, you can divide the result by the same number to get back the original number.

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What is an example of a multiplication word problem?

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If there are 5 baskets with 6 apples in each basket, how many apples are there in total? (5 x 6 = 30 apples)

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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What is an example of a division word problem?

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If there are 20 cookies and 4 friends want to share them equally, how many cookies does each friend get? (20 ÷ 4 = 5 cookies per friend)

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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What is a key step in solving word problems?

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A key step in solving word problems is to read the problem carefully and identify the important information and what is being asked.

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What does 'average' mean in a word problem context?

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Average refers to the total amount divided by the number of items. For example, if you have 30 apples and 5 baskets, the average number of apples per basket is 30 ÷ 5 = 6.

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What is a common mistake when solving word problems?

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A common mistake is misreading the problem or overlooking important details, which can lead to incorrect calculations.

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