Division - Strip Diagrams (one and two step)

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What is division?

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Division is the process of splitting a number into equal parts. It is the opposite of multiplication.

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What is a strip diagram?

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A strip diagram is a visual representation used to show the relationship between numbers in a division problem.

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How do you represent division using a strip diagram?

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You can represent division by drawing a rectangle divided into equal parts, showing how many groups are formed.

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What does the symbol '÷' represent?

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The symbol '÷' represents division.

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If you have 25 pencils and want to divide them into 5 equal groups, how many pencils are in each group?

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5 pencils.

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What is the equation for dividing 25 by 5?

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25 ÷ 5 = 5.

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How do you solve a two-step division problem?

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First, perform any multiplication or addition, then divide the result by the number.

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If Mrs. Taft bought 3 packages of 25 pencils, how many pencils did she buy in total?

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75 pencils (3 x 25 = 75).

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If you have 953 records and put 47 in a case, how many are left to divide among 3 shelves?

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You have 906 records left (953 - 47 = 906).

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How do you find out how many records go on each shelf if you have 906 records and 3 shelves?

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Divide 906 by 3, which equals 302 records per shelf.