Choose multiplication or division
3rd Grade Math practice: There are 5 plates with 4 cookies on each plate. Which operation should you use to find the total cookies. Part of multiplication (Multiply and divide).
~10 min
Decide whether the story is joining equal groups or splitting into equal groups.
Identifying Equal Groups
6 items
6 items
6 items
6 items
4 x 6
Multiplication and division are used when a story describes objects arranged in equal-sized groups. Look for words like 'each' or 'shared equally' to find these groups.
💡 If the groups are all the same size, you are likely multiplying or dividing.