Basic Arithmetic

Basic Arithmetic covers fundamental mathematical operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

AdditionSubtractionMultiplicationDivision
Order of OperationsWord ProblemsProperties of OperationsInverse Operations
Shopping and Making ChangeCooking and MeasuringPlanning and Time Management
Estimation and Mental MathShowing Your Work and Double-CheckingBreaking Down Problems
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Basic Concepts

Division

What Is Division?

Division is splitting things into equal parts or groups. The symbol for division is \( \div \) or a slash (/).

How to Divide

  • Start with the total amount.
  • Split it into a certain number of equal groups.
  • Each group gets the same amount!

Division in Everyday Life

  • Sharing cookies equally with friends
  • Putting stickers evenly on pages
  • Cutting a pizza into slices

Practice Dividing

Use objects like coins or snacks to practice splitting into equal groups.

Examples

  • 12 ÷ 4 = 3

  • If you have 15 stickers and want to give 5 friends the same number, each gets 15 ÷ 5 = 3 stickers.

In a Nutshell

Division is sharing or splitting things into equal parts.

Key Terms

Quotient
The answer to a division problem.
Dividend
The number being divided.
Divisor
The number you divide by.
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Order of Operations