Division

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What is division?

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Division is a mathematical operation where a number is divided into equal parts. It answers the question: how many times does one number fit into another?

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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What is the symbol for division?

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The symbol for division is ÷ or /.

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CCSS.3.OA.C.7

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If you have 12 apples and want to share them with 3 friends, how many apples does each friend get?

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4 apples.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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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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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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How do you find out how many items each person gets when sharing?

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You divide the total number of items by the number of people.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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What is the result of dividing 20 by 4?

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5.

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If 15 candies are shared among 5 children, how many candies does each child receive?

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3 candies.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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What is a dividend in division?

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The dividend is the number that is being divided.

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What is a divisor in division?

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The divisor is the number by which the dividend is divided.

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What is the quotient in division?

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The quotient is the result of the division.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2