Beesley Review - Day 1

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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) which equals 12.

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How do you calculate the total number of items over several years?

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To calculate the total number of items over several years, multiply the number of items per year by the number of years. For example, if a basketball team plays 82 games each year for 25 years, the total is 82 x 25 = 2050 games.

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What is the formula to find the total value of bills?

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The total value of bills can be found by multiplying the number of bills by the value of each bill. For example, if there are 487 five-dollar bills, the total value is 487 x 5 = $2435.

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How do you find the total thickness of stacked books?

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To find the total thickness of stacked books, multiply the thickness of one book by the number of books. For example, if each book is 2 cm thick and there are 15 books, the total thickness is 2 x 15 = 30 cm.

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What is the process to find the total length of ribbons?

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To find the total length of ribbons, multiply the length of one ribbon by the number of ribbons. For example, if each ribbon is 20 cm long and there are 18 ribbons, the total length is 20 x 18 = 360 cm.

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What does the equation 14 x 14 = 196 represent?

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The equation 14 x 14 = 196 represents the multiplication of 14 by itself, which is also known as squaring the number 14.

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What is the importance of understanding multiplication in real-life situations?

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Understanding multiplication helps in solving problems related to groups of items, calculating total costs, and determining quantities in various real-life scenarios.

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What is a mathematical model?

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A mathematical model is a representation of a real-world situation using mathematical concepts and language, often used to solve problems or make predictions.

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How can you check if your multiplication answer is correct?

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You can check your multiplication answer by using division. If you multiply two numbers and then divide the product by one of the original numbers, you should get the other number back.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and addition?

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Multiplication is a form of repeated addition. For example, 3 x 4 can be thought of as adding 3 four times (3 + 3 + 3 + 3).