Division Story Problems

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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: how many times does one number fit into another?

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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What is a division story problem?

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A division story problem is a word problem that involves dividing a total amount into equal parts or groups.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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If you have 30 candies and share them with 3 friends, how many candies does each friend get?

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10 candies

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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If you have 45 apples and want to share them with 9 friends, how many apples does each friend get?

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5 apples

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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: Total ÷ Number of Groups = Amount per Group.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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If Delaney has 27 jolly ranchers and shares them with 3 friends, how many does each friend get?

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9 jolly ranchers

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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Bob made 36 brownies. If he shares them with 4 friends, how many brownies does each friend get?

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9 brownies

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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Symone has 81 gummies. If she shares them with 9 friends, how many gummies does each friend get?

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9 gummies

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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What does it mean to share equally?

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To share equally means to divide something into the same amount for each person or group.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.6

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How do you solve a division story problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the total amount. 3. Identify how many groups or friends there are. 4. Use the division formula to find the answer.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3