Division problems can be tricky when you first try to attack them! Coming up with a story to go with your problem can help you understand what the problem is asking you to do. For example the problem  10/5= x can look confusing. But when you write a story for it, it is easy! Look at this division problem below from Mrs. Harris’ class.

Here is another problem to consider:

18/3 = x

To solve this problem I can come up with a story to help me think about splitting 18 three different ways. Here is my story:

I have three boxes to carry 18 cupcakes in to school. If I want each box to contain an equal number of cupcakes, how many cupcakes will end up in each box?

Now I can draw out pictures of the boxes and split the cupcakes into each one. After I split up the cupcakes equally, I see that I have six cupcakes in each box. 18/3 = 6

It’s your turn! Write a division problem for this equation:

24/4 = x

For our Math Blog Center this week, write division problems for the following equations. Draw pictures, and solve the problems. Remember to write your problems out on the center paper and leave a comment as well!

12/6 = x

24/3 = x

30/5 = x