3rd Grade Word Problems @WCE

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a mathematical problem 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 when adding groups together?

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To find the total when adding groups together, you add the number of items in each group. For example, if there are 5 groups of 6 bananas, you calculate 5 x 6 = 30 bananas.

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What operation do you use to find out how many each person gets when sharing equally?

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You use division to find out how many each person gets when sharing equally. For example, if 28 pancakes are shared among 4 people, you calculate 28 ÷ 4 = 7 pancakes each.

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents the repeated addition of the same number. For example, 4 x 3 means adding 4 three times: 4 + 4 + 4 = 12.

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How do you calculate the total time spent on homework?

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To calculate the total time spent on homework, you add the time spent on each subject. For example, if Julio spends 29 minutes on spelling and 28 minutes on math, you calculate 29 + 28 = 57 minutes.

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What is the first step in solving a word problem?

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The first step in solving a word problem is to identify the question being asked and the information provided.

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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 equal parts so that everyone gets the same amount.

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How do you find out how much more is needed to reach a goal?

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To find out how much more is needed to reach a goal, subtract the amount already achieved from the total goal. For example, if the goal is 48 miles and 36 miles have been biked, calculate 48 - 36 = 12 miles more needed.

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What is addition?

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

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is a mathematical operation that finds the difference between two numbers. For example, 5 - 2 = 3.