What Does Division Mean?
Division is like sharing treats fairly with friends!
When we divide larger numbers by 1-digit numbers, we're figuring out how to split a big amount into equal smaller groups. It's like sharing 36 candies equally among 4 friends - each would get 9 candies!
How to Divide Step by Step
1️⃣ Divide: See how many times the 1-digit number fits into the first digit(s)
2️⃣ Multiply: Multiply your answer by the 1-digit number
3️⃣ Subtract: Take away that amount from your original number
4️⃣ Bring down the next digit and repeat until you're done!
Let's Try Some Examples!
Example 1: 84 ÷ 4
84 items in total
... and 80 more!
Divided into 4 groups
1.
4 goes into 8 two times (2 × 4 = 8)
2.
Subtract: 8 - 8 = 0, bring down the 4
3.
4 goes into 4 one time (1 × 4 = 4)
4.
Subtract: 4 - 4 = 0
✓
Answer: 21 (84 ÷ 4 = 21)
Example 2: 126 ÷ 3
126 pencils to share
Among 3 friends
1.
3 goes into 1 zero times, so we look at 12
2.
3 goes into 12 four times (4 × 3 = 12)
3.
Subtract: 12 - 12 = 0, bring down the 6
4.
3 goes into 6 two times (2 × 3 = 6)
5.
Subtract: 6 - 6 = 0
✓
Answer: 42 (126 ÷ 3 = 42)
Parent Tips 🌟
- Use real objects: Practice with buttons, coins, or candies to make division tangible. "If we have 36 buttons and divide them into 4 bowls, how many in each?"
- Relate to multiplication: Remind your child that division is the opposite of multiplication. Knowing that 6 × 7 = 42 helps solve 42 ÷ 6 = 7.
- Break it down: For tricky problems, break them into smaller steps. First divide the hundreds, then the tens, then the ones.