👉 To determine the value of something or the solution to something by a mathematical process.
Alright class, settle down now, letās take a peek, At ācalculate,ā a word we need to speak! The dictionary gives you a helpful clue, āTo find a value, it's up to you!ā Think of it like this: when numbers play, You need to calculate in every way. It means to figure out, with care and grace, A numberās worth, or solve a mathy space! Like adding, subtracting, multiplying too, Or dividing problems ā it's all for you to do! We use it when we need to find the sum, Or how much is left, before you become glum. So "calculate" means to work things through, With math and logic, shiny and new! Do you have any questions? Letās discuss with glee, Now who can give me an example for me?