Dividing means sharing out into equal groups.
Example: 15 : 3 = 5
15 marbles are shared among 3 children, each gets 5.
Tip: Dividing is the reverse of multiplying!
15 : 3 = 5 is the same as 3 · 5 = 15.
The numbers filled in show the solution.
Example
15 : 3 =5
16 : 2 =8
For parents
What does this exercise practice?
Learn division as the reverse of multiplication.
Common pitfalls
Remainders are not allowed here, every task works out evenly.
How to practice at home
When setting the table, share out cutlery or sweets evenly.
Related: Multiplying, Share fairly, Times as a dot array