Representing Division (6.2E)

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What is division?

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Division is the process of splitting a number into equal parts. It is one of the four basic operations in arithmetic.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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What is the symbol for division?

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The symbol for division is ÷ or /.

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CCSS.3.OA.C.7

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What does the term 'dividend' mean?

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The dividend is the number that is being divided in a division problem.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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What does the term 'divisor' mean?

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

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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What is the result of a division called?

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The result of a division is called the quotient.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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How can division be represented using a fraction?

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Division can be represented as a fraction, where the dividend is the numerator and the divisor is the denominator.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.7B

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C

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What is a remainder in division?

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A remainder is the amount left over after division when the dividend is not evenly divisible by the divisor.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.6

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If 20 is divided by 4, what is the quotient?

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The quotient is 5, because 20 ÷ 4 = 5.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.6

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If 15 is divided by 2, what is the quotient and remainder?

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The quotient is 7 and the remainder is 1, because 15 ÷ 2 = 7 R1.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.6

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What is long division?

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Long division is a method used to divide larger numbers by breaking the problem down into simpler steps.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.6

CCSS.6.NS.B.2