Math definitions for kids

Math definitions for kids:Addition means sum of two quantities. The sign used to do addition is ‘+ ‘.

If Joe has 2 black pencil and 3 blue pencil means then the total number of pencil is

2+3 that is 5 pencils.
Subtraction:

Subtraction means difference of two quantities. The sign used to do subtraction is ‘– ‘.

If Kayla has 5 rupees and she spent 2 rupees in a store then the amount she has left in a hand is 5-2 that is 3 rupees.
Division:

Division means sharing a number into equal parts. The sign used to do division is ‘/’.

If a mom has 6 chocolates and then if she wants to give those chocolates to 2 children means, then it is 6/2 that is 3 .So she will give 3 chocolates to each child.
Multiplication:

Multiplication means a number is added to itself a number of times. The sign used to do multiplication is ‘x’ or sometimes ‘*’.

2+2+2=6 which is same as 3 times 2 which is equal to 6.In maths we also learn multiplication with the help of time table chart.Hope you like the above example of Math definitions for Kids.Please leave your comments, if you have any doubts.