Beginning Division

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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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What does the symbol '÷' mean?

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The symbol '÷' means 'divided by' and is used to show division.

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What is the result of a division called?

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The result of a division is called the quotient.

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If you have 24 cookies and 4 kids, how many cookies does each kid get?

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6 cookies.

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What is the division fact for 24 cookies shared by 4 kids?

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24 ÷ 4 = 6.

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If you have 21 mini cookies and 3 baskets, how many cookies can go in each basket?

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7 cookies.

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What is the division fact for 21 mini cookies shared by 3 baskets?

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21 ÷ 3 = 7.

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What does it mean to share equally?

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To share equally means to divide something so that everyone gets the same amount.

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If 10 cookies are shared by 5 kids, how many cookies does each kid get?

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2 cookies.

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What is the division fact for 10 cookies shared by 5 kids?

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10 ÷ 5 = 2.