Using Picture Models to Solve Division Problems

The video tutorial teaches how to solve division problems using picture models. It begins with an introduction to division as a method of breaking a group into parts. The tutorial provides examples, such as dividing students into groups and distributing pancakes among friends, to illustrate the concept. It emphasizes the use of visual aids like pictures, dots, or stars to represent division problems. The tutorial concludes with a practical example involving balloons, reinforcing the idea that division can be visualized to simplify problem-solving.

Explain how the total number of items remains the same when dividing into groups.

What is the total number of kids that can receive balloons if each kid gets two?