Underwater Math: Division as Equal Groups

What is the purpose of the division symbol in mathematics?

• To add two numbers together

• To show that two numbers are being divided

• To multiply two numbers

• To subtract one number from another

If you have 10 popsicles and 2 pups, how many popsicles does each pup get when shared equally?

• 4 popsicles

• 3 popsicles

• 6 popsicles

• 5 popsicles

How many shells are in each group when 20 shells are divided among 4 people?

• 4 shells

• 5 shells

• 3 shells

• 6 shells

What division problem represents sharing 18 strawberries among 3 people?

• 18 divided by 2

• 18 divided by 3

• 18 divided by 4

• 18 divided by 5

How many strawberries does each person get when 18 strawberries are divided equally among 3 people?

• 5 strawberries

• 4 strawberries

• 7 strawberries

• 6 strawberries