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    The document defines key math terms: 1) Arithmetic includes basic calculations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, as well as fractions, percentages, and exponents. 2) To calculate is to work out an answer using math operations like addition and subtraction. 3) Multiplication is repeated addition, represented by the "x" symbol, and means "sets of". Division is splitting into equal parts, represented by "÷" or "/" symbols.

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    Maths Dictionary

    Parmjeet

    Arithmetic
    The basic calculations we make in everyday life: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. It also includes fractions and percentages (related to division) and exponents (related to multiplication).

    Calculate
    To work out an answer, usually by adding, subtracting, multiplying or dividing. etc. Example: Calculate the cost of 10 apples when each apple costs 0.50. Answer: 10 x 0.50 = 5.00

    Addition
    Addition is ... ... bringing two or more numbers (or things) together to make a new total. Example: If you add 2 and 3 you get 5. You would write it like this: 2+3=5 Here 1 ball is added to 1 ball to make 2 balls: + =

    Using Numbers it is: 1+1=2 In words it is: "One plus one equals two"

    Subtraction
    Subtraction is taking one number away from another If you have 5 apples and then subtract 2, you will be left with 3.

    This would be written: 5-2=3

    The symbol for subtraction is

    Multiplication
    The basic idea of multiplication is repeated addition. For example: 5 x 3 is the same as 3+3+3+3+3 The symbol for multiplication is

    X
    It means sets of 5 sets of 3 apples

    Division
    Division is splitting into equal parts or groups. It is the result of fair sharing. We use the symbol, or sometimes the / symbol to mean divide: Example: there are 12 chocolates, and 3 friends want to share them, how do they divide the chocolates? Answer: They should get 4 each.

    12 / 3 = 4 12 3 = 4

    Opposites
    Subtraction is the opposite of addition If you know an addition fact you can find a subtraction fact: Example: 3 + 2 = 5, so 5-2=3 Also 5 -3 = 2

    Opposites
    Division is the opposite of multiplication If you know a multiplication fact you can find a division fact: Example: 3 5 = 15, so 15 5 = 3 Also 15 3 = 5

    Courtesy of MathsIsFun.com

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    Estimation
    Finding a value that is close enough to the right answer, usually with some thought or calculation. Example: Sam's estimation of 400 bricks to build the wall was very good, as there were only 12 bricks left over. It can be used to estimate quantity, length, angle, area and volume . Example: Dale estimated that there were 80 people watching the game.

    Estimation is a Skill for Life


    As you walk around and live your life it would be helpful if you could easily estimate:
    how much a bill would be, which product was the best value for money and make other estimates such as lengths and angles

    Wouldn't it be good if you could quickly guess how many people were in a room, how many cars in the street, how many boxes on the shelf, or even how many seagulls on the beach? We are not talking exact answers here, but answers that are good enough for your life.

    Exact vs Estimate
    In mathematics we often stress getting an exact answer. But in everyday life a few pence here or there are not going to make much difference ... you should focus on the pounds! Estimation is ...
    ... finding a number that is close enough to the right answer. You are not trying to get the exact right answer What you want is something that is good enough (usually in a hurry!)

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