Math Review - 4.OA

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What does 4.OA stand for in math?

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4.OA stands for 'Operations and Algebraic Thinking', a domain in the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics for Grade 4.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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What is an expression in math?

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An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operators (like +, -, ×, ÷) that represents a value.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression does not have an equal sign, while an equation does. An equation states that two expressions are equal.

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What is a variable?

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A variable is a symbol (often a letter) that represents an unknown number in an expression or equation.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What does it mean to evaluate an expression?

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To evaluate an expression means to calculate its value by substituting numbers for the variables.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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What is the order of operations?

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The order of operations is the rules that determine the sequence in which calculations are performed: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right). This is often remembered by the acronym PEMDAS.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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What is a factor in math?

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A factor is a number that divides another number evenly without leaving a remainder.

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CCSS.4.OA.B.4

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What is a multiple in math?

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A multiple is the result of multiplying a number by an integer.

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How do you find the greatest common factor (GCF) of two numbers?

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To find the GCF, list the factors of each number and identify the largest factor that appears in both lists.

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What is a prime number?

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A prime number is a natural number greater than 1 that has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself.

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CCSS.4.OA.B.4