Beginning Division

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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 '÷' means 'divided by' and is used to indicate division.

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If you have 12 cookies and share them with 3 friends, how many cookies does each friend get?

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4 cookies.

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What is the result of 20 ÷ 5?

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4.

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How many times does 3 go into 12?

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4 times.

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What is a division fact?

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A division fact is a mathematical statement that shows the result of dividing one number by another.

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If 24 cookies are shared equally among 4 kids, how many cookies does each kid get?

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6 cookies.

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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 does it mean to divide evenly?

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To divide evenly means that there are no leftovers when splitting a number into equal parts.

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If you have 30 apples and want to divide them into groups of 6, how many groups can you make?

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5 groups.