KJ: J1. 4th Grade Word Problems

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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 addition?

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

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How do you find the total number of items when each person has the same amount?

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Multiply the number of people by the amount each person has. For example, if there are 5 friends and each has 10 candies, the total is 5 x 10 = 50 candies.

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What is a word problem in math?

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A word problem is a mathematical question presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario that requires solving using math.

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How do you solve a word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the question being asked. 3. Determine what information is given. 4. Choose the right mathematical operation(s) to solve it.

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What is the formula for finding the total number of items distributed equally?

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Total items = Number of items per person x Number of people. For example, if each student gets 2 pencils and there are 10 students, the total is 2 x 10 = 20 pencils.

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What does 'times as many' mean?

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'Times as many' means to multiply. For example, if someone has 5 times as many apples as another person who has 2 apples, they have 5 x 2 = 10 apples.

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How do you calculate the total number of items from multiple groups?

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Add the totals from each group together. For example, if one group has 10 items and another has 15, the total is 10 + 15 = 25 items.

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What is the difference between addition and multiplication?

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Addition combines numbers to find a total, while multiplication is repeated addition of the same number.

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What is a factor in multiplication?

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A factor is a number that is multiplied by another number. For example, in 3 x 4, both 3 and 4 are factors.