Dividing and Sharing Word Problems

The video tutorial teaches how to solve equal groups word problems using models. It covers the relationship between multiplication and division, and provides examples involving ribbon length, gumball sharing, and book donation. The tutorial emphasizes the use of bar models for efficient problem-solving.

What is the main problem Delia is trying to solve in the video?

• How to donate books to a school

• How to divide 81 books into 9 boxes

• How to read 81 books in a month

• How to sell 81 books online

Which of the following is NOT a key element to look for in word problems?

• Number of groups

• Amount in each group

• Total items

• Color of items

How are multiplication and division related according to the video?

• They are unrelated

• They are the same operation

• They are opposites

• They are both addition

In the ribbon cutting example, what is the unknown that needs to be found?

• Number of ribbons

• Color of the ribbon

• Length of each piece

• Total length of the ribbon

How long was the ribbon before it was cut if each piece is 6 inches and there are 4 pieces?

• 36 inches

• 24 inches

• 18 inches

• 30 inches

In the gumball sharing example, what is the total number of gumballs?

• 45

• 18

• 27

• 36

How many gumballs does each person get if there are 27 gumballs and each person gets 9?

• 4

• 2

• 5

• 3

What is the purpose of using a bar model in solving word problems?

• To avoid using numbers

• To visualize and solve the problem faster

• To make the problem more complex

• To draw pictures

How many books does Delia place in each box if she has 81 books and 9 boxes?

• 10

• 8

• 7

• 9

What is the final step in solving the book division problem using a bar model?

• Removing some books

• Adding more books

• Dividing the total into groups of 9

• Counting the total number of books