Division facts to 10: word problems

Understanding Division:

Division is splitting a number into equal groups or parts. It is the opposite operation of multiplication.

Division Facts to 10:

Focus on division problems where the divisor (the number you divide by) is between 1 and 10. For example, dividing 24 by 3.

Word Problem Types:

• Equal Sharing: Divide objects equally among a given number of groups. Example: “There are 15 cookies. If they are shared equally among 3 friends, how many cookies does each friend get?”
• Grouping or Partitioning: Divide a total into smaller equal parts. Example: “There are 18 books. If they are packed into boxes with 2 books in each box, how many boxes are needed?”
• Repeated Subtraction: Use division to find out how many times a number fits into another number. Example: “Sarah has 21 pencils. If she puts them into boxes with 7 pencils in each box, how many boxes does she need?”

Problem-Solving Strategies:

• Identify the Operation: Determine whether the problem requires division.
• Understand the Context: Visualize the problem using drawings or diagrams if needed.
• Choose a Strategy: Decide whether to use equal sharing, grouping, or repeated subtraction based on the problem.
• Check the Answer: Use multiplication to check if the division is correct. For example, 7 boxes × 2 pencils per box = 14 pencils, confirming the division of 21 pencils by 7 boxes.

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