Beginning Division

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What is division?

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Division is the process of splitting a number into equal parts. It answers the question, 'How many times does one number fit into another?'.

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What is the symbol for division?

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The symbol for division is ÷.

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If you have 20 cupcakes and 4 kids, how do you find out how many cupcakes each kid gets?

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You divide the total number of cupcakes (20) by the number of kids (4). 20 ÷ 4 = 5.

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What does it mean to share equally?

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To share equally means to divide something into the same number of parts so that everyone gets the same amount.

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How do you solve a division problem?

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To solve a division problem, you divide the total amount by the number of groups or people.

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If Gretta has 32 stamps and puts them into groups of 8, how many groups does she have?

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You divide 32 by 8. 32 ÷ 8 = 4 groups.

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What is a quotient?

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A quotient is the result of a division problem.

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If Maggie has 21 cookies and 3 baskets, how many cookies can go in each basket?

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You divide 21 by 3. 21 ÷ 3 = 7 cookies per basket.

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How do you check your division answer?

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

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If there are 24 cupcakes and 3 kids, how many cupcakes does each kid get?

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You divide 24 by 3. 24 ÷ 3 = 8 cupcakes per kid.