4th Grade Division

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What is division?

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

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What is the quotient?

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The quotient is the result of dividing one number by another.

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How do you find the number of bags if you have 56 pieces of candy and want to put 8 pieces in each bag?

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You divide 56 by 8. The quotient will tell you how many bags you can make.

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If a team scored 86 points with 14 three-point shots, how do you find the number of two-point shots made?

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First, calculate the points from three-point shots (14 x 3 = 42). Then subtract that from the total points (86 - 42 = 44). Finally, divide the remaining points by 2 (44 ÷ 2 = 22).

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a comparison of two different quantities when they are combined together. It is often expressed as a quantity per one unit.

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How do you calculate the cost of each item if you know the total cost and the number of items?

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Subtract the cost of other items from the total cost, then divide by the number of items.

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What is a remainder in division?

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A remainder is the amount left over after division when one number cannot be divided evenly by another.

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What does it mean to 'distribute' in math?

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To distribute means to multiply a number by each term inside a set of parentheses.

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How can you represent division visually?

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You can use arrays, number lines, or pie charts to show how a number is divided into equal parts.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. If you know one, you can find the other.