Description: Represent and solve problems involving division.
Division
Definition
- Way of sharing things equally or finding out how many groups you can make.
Key Terms
- Division Symbol
- Dividend
- Divisor
- Quotient
Repeated Subtraction
- Division is like taking away groups of the same size until you can't anymore.
- Example: 12 ÷ 3 means taking away 3 candies at a time until there are none left.
Opposite of Multiplication
- Division undoes multiplication. It helps us find missing numbers and distribute a total into equal parts or groups.
- Example: If you know 4 × 3 = 12, you can use division to find 12 ÷ 4 = 3 or 12 ÷ 3 = 4.
- Division undoes multiplication. It helps us find missing numbers and distribute a total into equal parts or groups.
Real Life Applications
- Sharing toys equally.
- Sharing pizza slices.
- Distributing books equally.