Division with Arrays

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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 is an array in math?

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An array is a way to organize objects in rows and columns to help visualize multiplication and division.

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What does the division symbol (÷) mean?

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The division symbol (÷) means to divide one number by another.

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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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How do you write a division sentence?

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A division sentence is written with two numbers and the division symbol, like this: 12 ÷ 3 = 4.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. If 3 x 4 = 12, then 12 ÷ 4 = 3.

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If you have 24 objects and divide them into 4 equal groups, how many objects are in each group?

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24 ÷ 4 = 6, so there are 6 objects in each group.

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What does it mean to divide by 1?

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Dividing any number by 1 means the number stays the same. For example, 5 ÷ 1 = 5.

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What is a fact family in division?

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A fact family shows the relationship between addition and subtraction or multiplication and division using the same numbers.

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How can you check your division answer?

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You can check your division answer by multiplying the quotient by the divisor. If it equals the dividend, your answer is correct.