OA.2 Division Story Problems

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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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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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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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If you have 20 candies and share them with 4 friends, how many candies does each person get?

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5 candies.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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What is the division equation for sharing 36 candies among 9 friends?

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36 ÷ 9 = 4.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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How do you find out how many items go on each shelf?

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

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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If you have 25 trophies and 5 shelves, how many trophies are on each shelf?

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5 trophies.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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What is the result of 16 ÷ 4?

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4.

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CCSS.3.OA.C.7

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If Joe mows 6 lawns and charges $4 per lawn, how much money does he make?

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$24.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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What is a division story problem?

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A division story problem is a word problem that involves dividing a total into equal parts.

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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 multiply the answer by the number of groups to see if it equals the total.

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