3rd Grade Word Problems @WCE

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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 a word problem?

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A word problem is a mathematical question that is presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario, requiring the reader to extract the necessary information to solve it.

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How do you find the total number of items in equal groups?

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To find the total number of items in equal groups, multiply the number of items in one group by the number of groups. For example, if there are 3 items in each of 4 groups, the total is 3 x 4 = 12.

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What is addition?

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Addition is a mathematical operation where two or more numbers are combined to find their total. For example, 2 + 3 = 5.

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is a mathematical operation where one number is taken away from another. For example, 5 - 2 = 3.

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How do you solve a word problem?

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To solve a word problem, read the problem carefully, identify the important information, determine what is being asked, and then use the appropriate mathematical operations to find the solution.

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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 4 (12 ÷ 4) means splitting 12 into 4 equal parts, which equals 3.

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What is a variable in math?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents a number in mathematical expressions or equations. For example, in the equation x + 2 = 5, x is a variable.

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What does 'total' mean in math?

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In math, 'total' refers to the sum or overall amount obtained by adding numbers together.

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What is a 'group' in math?

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A 'group' in math refers to a collection of items that are considered together. For example, 5 apples can be considered one group of apples.