Division Strategies

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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

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What is the relationship between division and repeated subtraction?

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Division can be understood as repeated subtraction, where you subtract the divisor from the dividend until you reach zero, counting how many times you subtracted.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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How do you represent division in mathematical notation?

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Division can be represented using the division symbol (÷), a slash (/), or a fraction bar.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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What is the quotient in a division problem?

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The quotient is the result of dividing one number by another.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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How can you check the result of a division problem?

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You can check the result of a division problem by multiplying the quotient by the divisor and ensuring it equals the dividend.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.6

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What is a divisor?

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A divisor is the number by which another number (the dividend) is divided.

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CCSS.4.OA.B.4

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What is a dividend?

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A dividend is the number that is being divided by another number (the divisor).

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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In the problem 'You have 15 pumpkins and put 5 in each wagon, how many wagons do you have?', what operation do you use to find the answer?

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You use division to find the number of wagons: 15 ÷ 5 = 3.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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How do you solve a division problem with a remainder?

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When dividing and a remainder occurs, the quotient is the whole number result, and the remainder is what is left over after division.

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What is the formula for division?

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The formula for division can be expressed as: Dividend ÷ Divisor = Quotient.

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