Division using arrays and equal groups

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What is division?

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Division is the process of determining how many times one number is contained within another. It is one of the four basic operations in arithmetic.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.6

CCSS.6.NS.B.2

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What does the symbol '÷' represent?

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The symbol '÷' represents the operation of division.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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How can division be represented using arrays?

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Division can be represented using arrays by arranging objects into equal rows or groups, where the total number of objects is divided by the number of objects in each group.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.6

CCSS.5.NBT.B.6

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What is the relationship between division and multiplication?

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Division is the inverse operation of multiplication. If a × b = c, then c ÷ b = a.

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CCSS.3.OA.C.7

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What does the equation 20 ÷ 5 = 4 mean?

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It means that when 20 is divided into 5 equal groups, each group contains 4.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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How can you check your division answer?

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You can check your division answer by multiplying the quotient by the divisor and ensuring it equals the dividend.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.6

CCSS.6.NS.B.2

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What is a quotient?

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A quotient is the result of a division operation.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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What does it mean to divide into equal groups?

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Dividing into equal groups means distributing a total quantity into groups that each contain the same number of items.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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What is the significance of the divisor in a division problem?

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The divisor is the number by which the dividend is divided, indicating how many equal groups are being formed.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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What is a dividend?

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A dividend is the number that is being divided in a division operation.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2