Word Problems (Division with Remainders)

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What is division?

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Division is the process of splitting a number into equal parts. It tells us how many times one number is contained within another.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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What does it mean to have a remainder in division?

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A remainder is the amount left over after division when the numbers cannot be divided evenly.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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If you divide 10 by 3, what is the quotient and what is the remainder?

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The quotient is 3 and the remainder is 1.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.6

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How do you find the remainder when dividing?

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To find the remainder, divide the number and see what is left after taking out the largest possible equal groups.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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What is the formula for division?

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The formula for division is: Dividend ÷ Divisor = Quotient + Remainder.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.6

CCSS.6.NS.B.2

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If you have 20 candies and want to share them with 6 friends, how many candies will each friend get and how many will be left over?

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Each friend will get 3 candies, and there will be 2 candies left over.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a mathematical problem that is presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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How can you solve a word problem involving division?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the numbers involved. 3. Determine what is being asked. 4. Set up the division equation. 5. Solve for the quotient and remainder.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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If a farmer has 45 apples and wants to pack them into boxes of 8, how many boxes will he fill and how many apples will be left?

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He will fill 5 boxes and have 5 apples left over.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.6

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What is the importance of understanding remainders in division?

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Understanding remainders helps in real-life situations where items cannot be evenly distributed, such as sharing or packing.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2