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Division: Array Problems

Division word problems with arrays. Students work with items arranged in rows and columns, connecting division to visual array patterns.
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Prerequisites
Multi-Step Division Word Problems (Extra Practice)6 WS
The school buys 96 juice boxes and packs them equally into 8 coolers. How many juice boxes are in each cooler? _______
What to Do Next
Multiplication and Division Word Problems (No Remainders)6 WS
Lena has 6 bags with 8 apples each. How many apples is that in all? _______

Practice Questions

  1. A classroom has 24 desks arranged in 4 rows. How many desks are in each row? 🪑
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    6 desks

  2. A parking lot has 36 cars arranged in 6 equal rows. How many cars are in each row? 🚗
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    6 cars

  3. A shirt has 18 buttons arranged in 3 rows. How many buttons are in each row? 👕
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    6 buttons

  4. A theater has 48 seats arranged in 6 equal rows. How many seats are in each row? 🎭
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    8 seats

  5. A window has 28 panes arranged in 4 rows. How many panes are in each row? 🪟
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    7 panes

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Teaching Notes

Emphasize visual representation of division through arrays. Connect rows/columns to factors and quotients for conceptual understanding.

Vocabulary
Array: Items arranged in equal rows and columns.
Division: Splitting into equal groups.
Common Mistakes
  • Confusing rows with columns or vice-versa.
  • Incorrectly counting array elements.
  • Difficulty translating array visual to division equation.
Differentiation
SupportUse physical manipulatives to build arrays before drawing.
ChallengeChallenge with larger numbers or multi-step array problems.
Discussion Questions
  • How do arrays help us understand division?
  • Can you think of real-world arrays that show division?
  • What is the difference between dividing by rows and by columns?
  • How is this related to multiplication arrays?
Extension Activities
  • Draw arrays for different numbers.
  • Build arrays with blocks.
  • Find arrays in nature.
Parent Tip

Help your child arrange small objects into rows to show division.

Learning Path
Skill Cluster

Number Sense & Operations

Estimated Time

15 minutes

Skills Practiced
Division conceptArray representationWord problem solving