math · Grade 3
Two Meanings of Division
Represent division as equal sharing or counting equal groups.
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Learning goals
- Represent division as equal sharing or counting equal groups.
Before you begin
Understand the words and representations introduced in the Explore activity.
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Complete practice
Practice previewTwo Meanings of Division
Practice · Independent · 25 min
Represent division as equal sharing or counting equal groups. A complete set with exploration, practice and application. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.
1. Explore
Practice previewTwo Meanings of Division: Explore and Explain
Explore · Independent · 10 min
Represent division as equal sharing or counting equal groups. A focused learn activity. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.
2. Practice
Practice previewTwo Meanings of Division: Practice Independently
Practice · Independent · 10 min
Represent division as equal sharing or counting equal groups. A focused practice activity. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.
3. Apply
Practice previewTwo Meanings of Division: Apply and Create
Apply · Independent · 15 min
Represent division as equal sharing or counting equal groups. A focused apply activity. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.
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Numbered activities, separate answer keys and a teaching guide in one ZIP. The pack uses the focused sequence; the complete practice sheet above is an alternative.
Teaching and response guide
- Begin with: Share 18 counters equally among 3 people. How many each?
- Connect the response to: 24 stickers are shared among 4 children. How many each?
- Ask students to apply the idea: Write a multiplication equation to check 20 ÷ 5 = 4.
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Possible next goals
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