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Course: 3rd grade > Unit 8
Lesson 4: Patterns in arithmetic- Finding patterns in numbers
- Recognizing number patterns
- Math patterns
- Intro to even and odd numbers
- Patterns with multiplying even and odd numbers
- Patterns with even and odd
- Patterns in hundreds chart
- Patterns in hundreds chart
- Patterns in multiplication tables
- Patterns in multiplication tables
- Arithmetic patterns and problem solving: FAQ
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Arithmetic patterns and problem solving: FAQ
Frequently asked questions about arithmetic patterns and problem solving.
What's the difference between a one-step and two-step word problem?
In a one-step word problem, we only need to perform one operation (like addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division) to find the answer. In a two-step word problem, we need to perform two operations
What is a -step expression?
A -step expression is a math problem that requires two steps to solve. For example, is a -step expression. To solve it, we first add and together to get , and then we can solve for .
How do we use estimation in word problems?
In word problems, we can use estimation to help us check our work. For example, if we're trying to find out how many apples there are in bags, each with apples, we can estimate that there are about apples. If we calculate the exact answer and get , we know we've made a mistake.
What are patterns in arithmetic?
Patterns in arithmetic are sequences of numbers that follow a certain rule. For example, the sequence is a pattern in arithmetic because we're adding to each number to get the next one.
How do we use the topics from this lesson in the real world?
There are many ways we use arithmetic and problem solving in the real world! For example, we might use estimation to plan a budget, or we might use two-step word problems to figure out how much we need to save to buy something we want.
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- hey do i have even + even + odd is it even or odd?(4 votes)
- Even + Even + Odd = Odd. This is since Even + Even = Even, so it's the same as Even + Odd, which = Odd.(8 votes)
- when ever you get even+odd you get odd and if you do odd+odd and even+even you get even(6 votes)
- thanks for the help!(3 votes)
- How do i know if i'm right or wrong before i press the check button?(0 votes)
- Checking your answer in math is a skill you develop as you improve your mathematical intuition (number sense). Here are some general ways to check an answer.
1. Check that your answer meets all the conditions in the word problem or equations.
2. Use the reverse operation to check arithmetic. Example: if you are doing the problem 86-47, check that your answer plus 47 equals 86.
3. Estimate to see if your answer has reasonable size, or if your answer is clearly too big or too small.
4. Find a second method of doing the problem. If you think hard enough, you will see that many math problems have more than one method. Check if you get the same answer you got before.
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