Division facts to 12: word problems

key notes :

1. Understanding Division:
   • Division Basics: Division is breaking a number into equal parts.
   • Division Terminology:
     • Dividend: The number to be divided.
     • Divisor: The number by which the dividend is divided.
     • Quotient: The result of the division.
2. Division Facts to 12:
   • Focus on division facts for numbers 1 through 12 (e.g., 12 ÷ 3 = 4).

Word Problem Types

1. Equal Groups:
   • Example: “There are 36 apples, and you need to put them into baskets with 6 apples each. How many baskets do you need?”
   • Solution: 36 ÷ 6 = 6 baskets.
2. Sharing:
   • Example: “If 48 students are divided equally into 8 teams, how many students are in each team?”
   • Solution: 48 ÷ 8 = 6 students per team.
3. Measurement Division:
   • Example: “A ribbon is 72 inches long and needs to be cut into pieces that are 9 inches each. How many pieces can be cut?”
   • Solution: 72 ÷ 9 = 8 pieces.
4. Array Problems:
   • Example: “A rectangular garden is 4 feet wide and 12 feet long. If each row has 4 plants, how many rows of plants are there in total?”
   • Solution: 12 ÷ 4 = 3 rows.

Steps to Solve Word Problems

1. Read the Problem Carefully:
   • Identify what is being asked and the information given.
2. Identify Division Operation:
   • Determine if the problem involves dividing a total into equal parts.
3. Set Up the Division Equation:
   • Write the equation based on the problem.
4. Solve the Equation:
   • Perform the division to find the quotient.
5. Interpret the Answer:
   • Check if the answer makes sense in the context of the problem.

Tips for Solving Division Word Problems

• Draw a Diagram: Visual aids can help understand the problem.
• Use Estimation: Estimating the result before solving can provide a check for the final answer.
• Check the Answer: Verify if the quotient, when multiplied by the divisor, equals the dividend.

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