Division-Interpreting Remainders

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What is division?

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Division is a mathematical operation that involves splitting a number into equal parts. It is the process of determining how many times one number is contained within another.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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What does the remainder represent in division?

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The remainder is the amount left over after division when one number cannot be evenly divided by another.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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How do you calculate the remainder in a division problem?

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To calculate the remainder, divide the dividend by the divisor and subtract the product of the divisor and the quotient from the dividend.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.6

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In the context of the quiz, how do you determine how many pieces of candy each friend gets?

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To determine how many pieces of candy each friend gets, divide the total number of pieces by the number of friends.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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If George has 17 pieces of candy and gives them to 5 friends, how do you find out how many pieces he has left?

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First, divide 17 by 5, which equals 3 with a remainder of 2. The remainder (2) represents the pieces left over.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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What is the formula to find out how many more students need to sign up for a team?

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To find out how many more students need to sign up, first divide the total number of students by the desired number of teams, then multiply the result by the number of teams and subtract from the total.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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How do you determine the number of packages needed if you know the total required and the number in each package?

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Divide the total required by the number in each package and round up to the nearest whole number if there is a remainder.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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What is the significance of rounding up in division problems?

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Rounding up is necessary when the result of a division problem is not a whole number, as you cannot purchase a fraction of a package or box.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.6

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How do you find out how many full boxes of candy can be made in a minute?

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To find out how many full boxes can be made, divide the total number of pieces made in a minute by the number of pieces in each box.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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What is the relationship between division and multiplication in solving application-based problems?

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Division is the inverse operation of multiplication; understanding one helps in solving problems involving the other.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.6