Division word problems

Learning Objectives Identify the key information (dividend and divisor) in a division word problem. Translate a word problem into a correct division equation. Solve word problems that ask 'how many in each group?'. Solve word problems that ask 'how many groups?'. Use drawings or models, like arrays or equal groups, to represent and solve a division problem. Check their division answer using multiplication. Write a complete sentence to answer the question in a word problem. Have you ever had to share a big bag of candy with your friends to make sure everyone gets the same amount? 🍬 That's division in action! In this lesson, we will learn how to read story problems and figure out when we need to divide. This is a super important skill for sharing f...

TermDefinitionExample DivisionThe act of splitting a total amount into equal groups.If you have 12 cookies and you split them into 3 equal groups, you are using division. DividendThe total number of items you are starting with. It's the big number you are splitting up.In '12 ÷ 3 = 4', the dividend is 12. DivisorThe number you are dividing by. It tells you either how many groups to make or how many items are in each group.In '12 ÷ 3 = 4', the divisor is 3. QuotientThe answer to a division problem.In '12 ÷ 3 = 4', the quotient is 4. Equal GroupsGroups that all have the exact same number of items in them.Three groups with 4 apples in each are equal groups. Word ProblemA math question that is written as a short story or a real-life situation.'A baker ha...

The Division Equation Dividend ÷ Divisor = Quotient Use this to set up your problem. The total amount you start with (Dividend) is divided by the number of groups or the number in each group (Divisor) to find the answer (Quotient). Checking with Multiplication (Fact Families) Quotient × Divisor = Dividend After you find your answer, you can check if it's correct by multiplying it by the divisor. If you get the dividend you started with, your answer is right!