Exploring Division Story Problems

What is the total number of toy dinosaurs Jason and his brother have?

• 252 dinosaurs

• 21 dinosaurs

• 12 dinosaurs

• 240 dinosaurs

Tags

CCSS.2.OA.A.1

What does the number 12 represent in the story problem?

• Total dinosaurs

• Number of columns

• Size of each group

• Number of dinosaurs

Tags

CCSS.2.OA.A.1

What mathematical operation is primarily used to solve the story problem?

• Multiplication

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Division

Tags

CCSS.2.OA.A.1

How many groups of 12 can initially be taken out from 252?

• 20 groups

• 10 groups

• 12 groups

• 21 groups

Tags

CCSS.5.NBT.B.6

CCSS.6.NS.B.2

What is the purpose of using a ratio table in solving the division problem?

• To find equivalent ratios

• To visualize division

• To add values

• To organize subtraction

After removing 240 dinosaurs, how many are left to arrange?

• 12 dinosaurs

• 10 dinosaurs

• 21 dinosaurs

• 252 dinosaurs

Tags

CCSS.2.NBT.B.7

What does the area model on the base 10 grid paper represent?

• Multiplication visualization

• Addition of columns

• Subtraction process

• Ratio comparison

Tags

CCSS.4.NBT.B.5

How many total columns of dinosaurs are made?

• 10 columns

• 21 columns

• 12 columns

• 252 columns

Tags

CCSS.1.NBT.A.1

What division combination could a student choose for creating their own story problem?

• 120 divided by 10

• 240 divided by 20

• 192 divided by 12

• 252 divided by 12

Tags

CCSS.4.NBT.B.6

What tools are suggested for students to use while solving their story problems?

• Calculator and ruler

• Ratio table and base 10 grid paper

• Notebook and pencil

• Graph paper and protractor