Divide by 4

Key Notes :

Concept of Division:

• Division is sharing or grouping a number into equal parts.
• When dividing by 4, we are splitting a number into 4 equal groups.

Division Symbol:

• The division symbol is ÷ (read as “divided by”).
• Example: 16 ÷ 4 = 4.

Equal Groups:

• To divide by 4, think about how many groups of 4 can be made.
• Example: If you have 12 candies and divide them equally into 4 groups, each group gets 3 candies (12 ÷ 4 = 3).

Relating to Multiplication:

• Division is the opposite of multiplication.
• Example: If 4 x 5 = 20, then 20 ÷ 4 = 5.

Use of Arrays:

• Represent numbers in rows and columns to visualize division.
• Example: A 4-row array with 16 objects shows that 16 ÷ 4 = 4.

Real-Life Examples:

• Dividing 12 apples among 4 friends.
• Cutting a pizza into 4 equal slices.

Skip Counting:

• Skip count by 4s to understand division patterns: 4, 8, 12, 16, etc.

Check with Multiplication:

• After solving a division problem, multiply the quotient by 4 to check your answer.
• Example: If 24 ÷ 4 = 6, then 6 x 4 should equal 24.

Simple Division Facts:

• Memorize division facts for numbers up to 40 to build fluency.
• Example: 4 ÷ 4 = 1, 8 ÷ 4 = 2, 12 ÷ 4 = 3, and so on.

Remember how to divide by 4:

4 ÷ 4 = 1 8 ÷ 4 = 2 12 ÷ 4 = 3 16 ÷ 4 = 4 20 ÷ 4 = 5 24 ÷ 4 = 6 28 ÷ 4 = 7 32 ÷ 4 = 8 36 ÷ 4 = 9 40 ÷ 4 = 10

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