Multiplication and Division

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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 x 4 means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.1

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

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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What does the multiplication symbol (x) mean?

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The multiplication symbol (x) indicates that two numbers are to be multiplied together.

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What does the division symbol (÷) mean?

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The division symbol (÷) indicates that one number is to be divided by another.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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If 4 children each have 6 balls, how do you find the total number of balls?

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You multiply the number of children (4) by the number of balls each child has (6): 4 x 6 = 24.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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How do you find out how many items are in each group when dividing?

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You divide the total number of items by the number of groups. For example, 21 diamonds divided into 7 rows means 21 ÷ 7 = 3 diamonds per row.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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What is the product of 8 and 8?

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The product of 8 and 8 is 64.

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What is the product of 6 and 2?

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The product of 6 and 2 is 12.

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CCSS.3.OA.C.7

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If Molly has 4 rows of shells with 6 shells in each row, how do you find the total number of shells?

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You multiply the number of rows (4) by the number of shells in each row (6): 4 x 6 = 24.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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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.

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