Step 1 of 5
Plus joins
Adding puts groups together.
2 + 2 = 4
Step 2 of 5
Minus takes away
Subtracting takes some away.
4 − 1 = 3
Step 3 of 5
Times makes groups
Multiplying makes equal groups.
2 × 3 = 6
Step 4 of 5
Divide shares fairly
Dividing shares things equally.
4 ÷ 2 = 2
Step 5 of 5
Look at the sign
The sign tells you which power to use. Then count, and you have it!