Christmas Math

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What is division?

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Division is the process of splitting a number into equal parts. For example, if you have 12 candy canes and 4 stockings, you divide 12 by 4 to find out how many candy canes go in each stocking.

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a way to add a number to itself a certain number of times. For example, if 12 elves can wrap 10 presents each, you multiply 12 by 10 to find the total presents wrapped.

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How do you calculate the total value of coins?

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To find the total value of coins, add the value of each type of coin together. For example, 12 quarters (3.00), 7 dimes (0.70), 4 nickels (0.20), and 9 pennies (0.09) add up to $3.99.

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is taking one number away from another. For example, if Ms. Bennett baked 40 cookies and gave 4 to her dog, she subtracts 4 from 40 to find out how many cookies are left.

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What is the average?

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The average is found by adding numbers together and then dividing by how many numbers there are. For example, if Buddy the Elf ate 64 pieces of candy corn in 8 minutes, you divide 64 by 8 to find out how many pieces he ate per minute.

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. For example, if you have 1 out of 4 equal parts, it can be written as 1/4.

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What is a word problem in math?

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A word problem is a math question written in words that requires you to use math to find the answer. For example, 'If you have 12 candy canes and 4 stockings, how many candy canes go in each stocking?'

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What does it mean to split something equally?

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To split something equally means to divide it into the same amount for each person or group. For example, if you have 36 cookies and 3 friends, each friend gets 12 cookies.

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What is a total?

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The total is the sum of all parts. For example, if you have 3 apples and 2 oranges, the total number of fruits is 5.

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What is a mathematical operation?

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A mathematical operation is a calculation that you perform on numbers, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.