Division Word Problems

Division Word Problems

With word problems, look CAREFULLY to see if a total is shared EQUALLY! If so, you can write a division sentence. 

There are 12 pencils. There are 3 friends. How many pencils will each friend get? 

Total number of pencils divided by the number of friends equals the number of pencils each friend will get. 
12 divided by 3= ?

Open Ended

What is 12 divided by 3? Use a division strategy to find the answer. Raise your hand when you have found the quotient.

Now lets have some fun and play quizizz to check our understanding. 

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