Basic Arithmetic

Basic Arithmetic covers fundamental mathematical operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

AdditionSubtractionMultiplicationDivision
Order of OperationsWord ProblemsProperties of OperationsInverse Operations
Shopping and Making ChangeCooking and MeasuringPlanning and Time Management
Estimation and Mental MathShowing Your Work and Double-CheckingBreaking Down Problems
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Advanced Topics

Word Problems

Solving Math in Real Life

Word problems use stories or real-life situations to ask math questions. They help you see how math is everywhere!

Steps to Solve Word Problems

  1. Read the problem carefully.
  2. Find out what you need to find.
  3. Pick the right operation (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
  4. Solve and check your answer.

Why Word Problems Matter

  • Help you think and solve puzzles
  • Show how math is useful every day
  • Make math more interesting

Examples

  • Samantha has 3 boxes with 6 toys each. How many toys does she have in total?

  • You have 10 apples and give 3 to a friend. How many do you have left?

In a Nutshell

Word problems turn math into real-life stories you can solve.

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Properties of Operations