Division is dividing objects in groups that are the same size.
When we divide, we need to find a part.
- We divide to share equally.
- We might need to know how many groups there are.
- We might need to know how many are in each group.
There are 12 candies to divide.
What equal groups can you see in the 12 candies?
There are many equal groups in 12!
12 can be divided into groups of 1.
12 ÷ 1 = 12 groups
12 can be divided into groups of 2.
12 ÷ 2 = 6 groups
12 can be divided into groups of 3.
12 ÷ 3 = 4 groups
12 can be divided into groups of 4.
12 ÷ 4 = 3 groups
12 can be divided into groups of 6.
12 ÷ 6 = 2 groups
12 can be left in a group of 12.
12 ÷ 12 = 1 group
Division equations have different parts.
- 12 is the whole. It’s called the dividend.
- 6 is a part of 12. It’s called the divisor.
- 2 is a part of 12. It’s called the quotient.
I want to divide the turtles into 3 groups. How many turtles will be in each group?
There will be 3 turtles in each group.
9 ÷ 3 = 3
3 is the quotient
Practice Problems
Use the array to help you find the quotient.
12 ÷ 3 = ?
Select the equation that matches the model.
