Division Story Problems

Front

What is division?

Back

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

Front

What does it mean to divide equally?

Back

To divide equally means to share something so that each part is the same size.

Front

If you have 12 apples and you divide them into 3 groups, how many apples are in each group?

Back

4 apples.

Front

What is the division symbol?

Back

The division symbol is ÷.

Front

What is a division story problem?

Back

A division story problem is a math problem that tells a story and asks how to divide something into equal parts.

Front

How do you solve a division story problem?

Back

1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the total amount. 3. Identify how many groups you need. 4. Divide the total by the number of groups.

Front

If there are 20 cookies and 4 friends, how many cookies does each friend get?

Back

5 cookies.

Front

What is the quotient?

Back

The quotient is the result of a division problem.

Front

If you have 30 candies and you want to share them with 5 friends, how many candies does each friend get?

Back

6 candies.

Front

What is a remainder in division?

Back

A remainder is what is left over after dividing when the numbers do not divide evenly.