Multiplication word problems:3rd grade

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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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CCSS.3.OA.A.1

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What does it mean to solve a word problem?

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Solving a word problem means reading a story or situation and figuring out what math operation to use to find the answer.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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How do you find the total number of items when given groups?

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To find the total number of items in groups, multiply the number of groups by the number of items in each group.

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CCSS.2.OA.C.3

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If Kyly has 8 pencil boxes with 8 pencils in each, how many pencils does she have?

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64 pencils (8 boxes x 8 pencils = 64 pencils).

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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If Jóse has 3 bags of chips with 11 chips in each, how many chips does he have?

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33 chips (3 bags x 11 chips = 33 chips).

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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What is the multiplication sentence for Mike's shells?

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7 shelves x 7 shells = 49 shells.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.1

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If John has 6 boxes of toys with 9 toys in each, how many toys does he have?

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54 toys (6 boxes x 9 toys = 54 toys).

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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How do you write a multiplication problem from a word problem?

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Identify the groups and the number in each group, then write it as a multiplication sentence.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.1

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If Ajhi has 12 boxes of WWE action figures with 9 superstars in each, how many superstars does he have?

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108 superstars (12 boxes x 9 superstars = 108 superstars).

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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What is the importance of understanding multiplication in word problems?

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Understanding multiplication helps solve real-life problems involving groups of items, making it easier to calculate totals.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8