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Division Facts: Dividing by 3

More practice with division facts with divisor 3
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Practice Questions

  1. 18 ÷ 3 = ?
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    6

  2. 9 ÷ 3 = ?
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    3

  3. 24 ÷ 3 = ?
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    8

  4. 6 ÷ 3 = ?
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    2

  5. 30 ÷ 3 = ?
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    10

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Teaching Notes

Emphasize the inverse relationship between multiplication and division. Encourage students to recall multiplication facts of 3 to solve division problems quickly.

Vocabulary
Division: Splitting into equal groups or parts.
Divisor: The number you divide by.
Common Mistakes
  • Confusing the dividend and divisor.
  • Slow recall of related multiplication facts.
  • Using repeated subtraction instead of quick recall.
Differentiation
SupportUse manipulatives or drawings to visualize sharing into groups of three.
ChallengeIntroduce mental math challenges with larger numbers or missing divisors.
Discussion Questions
  • How can knowing your 3s multiplication facts help you divide by 3?
  • Can you give a real-world example where you would need to divide by 3?
  • What happens if you divide a number by 3 and there's a remainder?
  • How is dividing by 3 different from dividing by 2 or 5?
Extension Activities
  • Draw groups of 3.
  • Use a number line.
  • Skip count by 3s.
Parent Tip

Use counters to show groups of 3 and count how many groups.

Learning Path
Skill Cluster

Number Operations & Fluency

Estimated Time

15 minutes

Skills Practiced
Division factsDivision by 3Inverse operations