3rd Grade Math

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It is written as two numbers separated by a slash, like 1/2, where the top number (numerator) shows how many parts we have, and the bottom number (denominator) shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What does it mean to find a fraction of a number?

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Finding a fraction of a number means to divide that number into equal parts and then take the specified number of those parts. For example, to find 1/2 of 10, you divide 10 into 2 equal parts, which is 5.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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To add fractions with the same denominator, you keep the denominator the same and add the numerators. For example, 1/4 + 2/4 = (1+2)/4 = 3/4.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

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To subtract fractions with the same denominator, you keep the denominator the same and subtract the numerators. For example, 3/5 - 1/5 = (3-1)/5 = 2/5.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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What is the process to find the total time when adding hours?

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To find the total time when adding hours, you add the hours together and if the total exceeds 60 minutes, convert the excess into hours. For example, 2 hours and 45 minutes plus 1 hour equals 3 hours and 45 minutes.

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CCSS.3.MD.A.1

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How do you divide a number into equal parts?

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To divide a number into equal parts, you use division. For example, if you have 12 candy canes and want to share them with 3 people, you divide 12 by 3, which equals 4 candy canes per person.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation where you add a number 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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CCSS.3.OA.A.1

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. If you multiply a number by another, you can divide the result by the same number to get back the original number. For example, if 3 x 4 = 12, then 12 ÷ 4 = 3.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.6

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

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To find the total number of items when each person gets the same amount, you multiply the number of people by the amount each person receives. For example, if there are 4 people and each gets 3 candies, the total is 4 x 3 = 12 candies.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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What is a word problem in math?

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A word problem is a mathematical question presented in a narrative form, requiring you to extract the relevant information and perform calculations to find the answer.