NBT.6 Division Word 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 of 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 solve a word problem?

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Solving a word problem involves reading a story or scenario, identifying the mathematical operation needed, and calculating the answer.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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How do you find out how many groups you can make with a total?

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To find out how many groups you can make, divide the total number by the number of items in each group.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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If you have 548 pieces of candy and want to put them into 9 bags, how do you find out how many bags can be filled completely?

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Divide 548 by 9. The quotient gives the number of bags that can be filled completely.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.6

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What is a remainder in division?

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A remainder is the amount left over after division when the numbers do not divide evenly.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.6

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How do you calculate the total earnings from selling items?

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Multiply the number of items sold by the price per item.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

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If Kayden sells chocolate bars for $3 each and earns $135, how do you find out how many bars he sold?

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Divide $135 by $3 to find the number of bars sold.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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What is the formula to find out how many items can be made from a total amount?

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Divide the total amount of items by the number of items needed for each unit.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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If Mrs. McKinney has 875 chocolate chunks and uses 6 per cookie, how do you find out how many cookies she can make?

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Divide 875 by 6 to find the number of cookies she can make, and find the remainder for leftover chunks.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.6

CCSS.6.NS.B.2

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What does it mean to package items?

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Packaging items means grouping them together in a specific number for sale or distribution.

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5