Winter Math

Front

What is multiplication?

Back

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.

Front

What does it mean to double a number?

Back

Doubling a number means to multiply it by 2. For example, doubling 5 gives you 10 (5 x 2 = 10).

Front

If Joe threw a snowball 80 feet, how far did Brady throw if he threw 3 times as far?

Back

Brady threw 240 feet (80 feet x 3 = 240 feet).

Front

What is the sum of two numbers?

Back

The sum is the result of adding two or more numbers together. For example, the sum of 3 and 5 is 8.

Front

What is the product of 600 and 3?

Back

The product is 1,800 (600 x 3 = 1,800).

Front

How do you find the total amount raised by two groups?

Back

To find the total amount raised, add the amounts raised by each group together. For example, if one group raised $33 and another raised $66, the total is $99 ($33 + $66 = $99).

Front

What is a word problem in math?

Back

A word problem is a mathematical question presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario that requires solving to find an answer.

Front

What does 'twice as much' mean?

Back

'Twice as much' means two times the amount. For example, if you have $10, twice as much would be $20.

Front

What is a mathematical operation?

Back

A mathematical operation is a calculation that combines numbers in a specific way, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

Front

How do you calculate the distance if one person throws farther than another?

Back

To calculate the distance, multiply the distance the first person threw by the number of times farther the second person threw. For example, if one person threw 80 feet and the other threw 3 times as far, multiply 80 by 3.