4.4D STAAR - Multiplication Word Problem

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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 times 4 means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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What does 'times as many' mean in a word problem?

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'Times as many' indicates multiplication. For example, if someone does 3 times as many jumping jacks as another person, you multiply the number of jumping jacks by 3.

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How do you solve a multiplication word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the numbers involved. 3. Determine what operation to use (usually multiplication). 4. Write an equation and solve it.

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If Jennifer did 21 jumping jacks on Monday and 3 times as many on Tuesday, how many did she do in total?

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84 jumping jacks (21 on Monday + 63 on Tuesday).

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How many weeks are there in 37 years?

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1,924 weeks (52 weeks per year x 37 years).

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What is the total number of students in 4th grade if each classroom has 25 students and there are 5 classrooms?

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125 students (25 students x 5 classrooms).

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If a pet store sold 74 puppies at $60 each, how much money did they make?

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$4,440 (74 puppies x $60).

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What is the total number of crayons if each of 22 students brings 2 boxes of crayons with 24 colors each?

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1,056 crayons (22 students x 2 boxes x 24 colors).

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a mathematical problem expressed in words, requiring the reader to extract the necessary information to solve it.

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What is the first step in solving a multiplication word problem?

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Read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked.