Division Strategies

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What is division?

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Division is the process of splitting a number into equal parts. It tells us how many times one number is contained within another.

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What does the symbol '÷' mean?

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The symbol '÷' represents division in mathematics.

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What is a quotient?

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The quotient is the result of a division problem.

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What is repeated subtraction?

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Repeated subtraction is a method of division where you subtract the same number multiple times until you reach zero.

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How can you represent 15 ÷ 3 using repeated subtraction?

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15 - 3 = 12, 12 - 3 = 9, 9 - 3 = 6, 6 - 3 = 3, 3 - 3 = 0.

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What is an array in division?

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An array is a visual representation of objects arranged in rows and columns, used to help understand division.

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What is the division equation for an array with 12 objects in 2 equal groups?

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12 ÷ 2 = 6.

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What does it mean to divide by 1?

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Dividing any number by 1 gives you the same number, because it means you have one group of that number.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. If a × b = c, then c ÷ b = a.

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What is the division problem for 15 objects in 5 equal groups?

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15 ÷ 5 = 3.