3rd Grade Math

Multiplication, division, and more complex problem-solving strategies for third grade students.

Understanding MultiplicationUnderstanding DivisionMultiplication and Division Facts
Solving Word ProblemsMultiplying Larger NumbersDivision with Remainders
Math in ShoppingSharing and Grouping in Daily LifePlanning Events with Math
Drawing Pictures and Using ModelsChecking Your Work and Estimating
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Basic Concepts

Understanding Division

What is Division?

Division is splitting a big group into equal smaller groups. It's the opposite of multiplication!

How Division Works

Imagine you have 12 candies and you want to share them with 4 friends. You divide 12 by 4, so each friend gets \( 12 \div 4 = 3 \) candies.

Real-World Division

Division helps us share things equally, solve problems, and understand how numbers fit together.

Tips for Division

  • Use counters or objects to split into groups.
  • Draw circles and put items into them evenly.
  • Remember, division is like "fair sharing."

Examples

  • 18 pencils shared among 6 students: \(18 \div 6 = 3\) pencils each.

  • 20 cookies divided into 5 bags: \(20 \div 5 = 4\) cookies per bag.

In a Nutshell

Division is splitting a large group into smaller equal groups.

Key Terms

Dividend
The number being divided.
Divisor
The number of groups.
Quotient
The answer to a division problem.
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Multiplication and Division Facts