LET’S TRY ONE
What is 12 ÷ 3?
4
3 × 4 = 12, so 12 ÷ 3 = 4.
Learning steps & teaching tips
Find the number of equal groups or the size of each group using a related multiplication fact.
- Ask what the quotient means in the story. Check it by multiplying the quotient and divisor.
- Work through the example. Explain how its evidence supports the answer.
- Try a new question; use the explanation to check your thinking.
Try it together
Try a question with a partner. Before choosing, explain your idea; after choosing, compare it with the explanation.
Ask what the quotient means in the story. Check it by multiplying the quotient and divisor.