Area Model Division

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What is the area model in division?

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The area model is a visual representation used to help understand division by breaking down numbers into smaller, manageable parts.

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What does the term 'quotient' mean?

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

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How do you find the quotient using the area model?

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You break the dividend into parts, divide each part by the divisor, and then add the results together.

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What is the first step in using the area model for division?

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The first step is to identify the dividend and the divisor.

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If you divide 70 by 10 using the area model, what is the quotient?

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7

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What does it mean to 'add the parts' in the area model?

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It means to sum the results of the smaller divisions to find the total quotient.

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What is the purpose of using an area model in division?

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The purpose is to visualize the division process and make it easier to understand.

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What is a dividend?

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The dividend is the number that is being divided.

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What is a divisor?

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

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In the area model, how do you represent the dividend?

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You represent the dividend as a rectangle divided into smaller sections.

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