Word Problems and Division: Using Pictorial Models

This video tutorial teaches how to solve word problems involving division of whole numbers, leading to answers in the form of mixed numbers. It explains the components of division, such as the dividend, divisor, and quotient, and how fractions represent division. The tutorial includes examples, like sharing brownies and toy cars, to illustrate solving division problems using pictorial models. The lesson concludes with a summary of the key concepts covered.

What are the three main components of a division problem?

• Whole, Part, Fraction

• Numerator, Denominator, Fraction

• Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication

• Dividend, Divisor, Quotient

In a fraction, what does the numerator represent?

• The whole number

• The number of groups

• The number of parts being used

• The total number of parts

What is a mixed number?

• A number that cannot be divided

• A fraction with a numerator larger than the denominator

• A whole number and a proper fraction combined

• A fraction with equal numerator and denominator

If two women share 5 brownies, how many brownies does each get?

• 2 brownies

• 1 1/2 brownies

• 2 1/2 brownies

• 3 brownies

What is the dividend in the problem of sharing 5 brownies between two people?

• 7

• 10

• 5

• 2

How many cars can each student play with if 15 cars are shared among 7 students?

• 1 car

• 2 cars

• 2 1/7 cars

• 3 cars

In the toy car problem, what is the divisor?

• 15

• 7

• 8

• 2