Division Concepts and Methods

The video tutorial introduces a division mat, emphasizing the importance of representing division in multiple ways to enhance student understanding and fluency. It covers division sentences, skip counting, repeated subtraction, and creating equal groups. The tutorial also connects division with multiplication, encouraging viewers to explore these methods for better comprehension.

Why is it important to represent division in multiple ways?

• It is a requirement by the curriculum.

• It confuses students.

• It helps students make connections and build fluency.

• It makes the lesson longer.

What is the result of 20 divided by 5?

• 5

• 4

• 6

• 3

In skip counting, what number do we start with when dividing 20 by 5?

• 20

• 15

• 10

• 5

What is the first step in the skip counting method for division?

• Add 5 each time

• Remove 5 each time

• Remove 10 each time

• Add 10 each time

How many times do we subtract 5 from 20 in repeated subtraction?

• 2 times

• 5 times

• 3 times

• 4 times

What is the final result when using repeated subtraction to divide 20 by 5?

• 15

• 10

• 5

• 0

What is the result of 5 minus 5 in the repeated subtraction method?

• 2

• 3

• 1

• 0

What is the final step in the repeated subtraction method?

• Subtract 5 from 5

• Subtract 5 from 15

• Subtract 5 from 10

• Subtract 5 from 0

How many groups are formed when dividing 20 items equally among 5 people?

• 4 groups

• 3 groups

• 2 groups

• 5 groups

What shape is used to represent the items being shared in the equal groups method?

• Circles

• Squares

• Triangles

• Stars