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Grade 1 Math
B1. Number Sense
7. B1.7 Fractions
7.2 Division word problems up to 10
Division Word Problems Up to 10
Turn simple division story problems into easy steps: spot the key words, choose sharing or grouping, and find the answer with numbers up to 10.
What You'll Learn
Recognize key words like "share equally," "each," and "how many groups" that signal a division problem
Decide whether a story problem is asking you to share items into a fixed number of groups or to make groups of a fixed size
Write the division sentence for a word problem, such as \( 8 \div 2 = 4 \)
Draw or count out objects into equal groups to check that an answer up to 10 makes sense
Compare division word problems to remainder problems when the items do not split evenly
What You'll Practice
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Dividing objects equally among people in word problem contexts
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Solving fair sharing problems with numbers up to 10
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Reading and interpreting division story problems
Why This Matters
Division helps you solve everyday problems like sharing snacks with friends, splitting items into groups, or dividing supplies fairly. This foundational skill builds your number sense and prepares you for multiplication, fractions, and more complex math.
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Division
Word Problems
Equal Groups
Fair Sharing
Basic Operations
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