Exploring Division and Equal Groups in 3rd Grade Math

This video tutorial covers the concept of division using equal groups and counters. It explains how to model division problems and find the number of items in each group. The tutorial includes examples with hair clips, rocks, and seashells to demonstrate the process. It also discusses the relationship between division and multiplication, highlighting repeated addition and subtraction. The lesson concludes with a summary and a preview of the next topic.

What is the result of dividing 6 into 2 equal groups?

• 3

• 1

• 4

• 2

In the context of division, what is the term for the number being divided?

• Factor

• Dividend

• Quotient

• Divisor

Lisa has 12 hair clips and 4 boxes. How many hair clips are in each box?

• 4

• 5

• 3

• 2

If Dave has 18 rocks and 6 boxes, how many rocks are in each box?

• 4

• 3

• 5

• 2

How many rocks would be in each box if Dave had 18 rocks and only 3 boxes?

• 4

• 5

• 7

• 6

What is the result of 6 divided by 2 using repeated subtraction?

• 1

• 4

• 3

• 2

Why is it important to place counters one at a time into each group?

• To make it more fun

• To use fewer counters

• To ensure equal groups

• To make the process faster

How many counters are in each group if you have 15 counters and 5 circles?

• 5

• 2

• 3

• 4

Tala has 13 seashells and 4 boxes. How many seashells are in each box, and how many are left over?

• 3 seashells in each box, 1 remaining

• 4 seashells in each box, 2 remaining

• 4 seashells in each box, 1 remaining

• 3 seashells in each box, 2 remaining

If there are 18 counters in 2 equal groups, how many counters are in each group?

• 10

• 8

• 7

• 9