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Divisibility by 3

Determine if a number is divisible by 3.
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Practice Questions

  1. Is 21 divisible by 3?
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    (A) Yes

  2. Is 22 divisible by 3?
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    (B) No

  3. Is 30 divisible by 3?
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    (A) Yes

  4. Is 15 divisible by 3?
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    (A) Yes

  5. Is 40 divisible by 3?
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    (B) No

Quick Tip
A number is divisible by 3 if the sum of its digits is divisible by 3.
Teacher Resources
Teaching Notes

Teach the 'sum of digits' trick. It's magical for students.

Vocabulary
Divisible: Can be divided with no remainder.
Sum: The result of adding numbers.
Common Mistakes
  • Looking at the last digit only
  • Confusing with divisibility by 2 or 5.
  • Incorrectly summing the digits.
  • Not checking if the *sum* is divisible by 3.
  • Applying rule to single digits incorrectly.
Differentiation
SupportProvide a list of multiples of 3.
ChallengeTry 3-digit numbers like 123.
Discussion Questions
  • Why does the sum of digits rule work?
  • How does the sum of digits rule work?
  • Why is this rule useful for larger numbers?
  • Can a number be divisible by 3 and 5? Give an example.
  • How does divisibility relate to multiples?
Extension Activities
  • Find the largest 2-digit number divisible by 3.
Parent Tip

Have your child add the digits of numbers you see daily.

Learning Path
Skill Cluster

Number Sense & Operations

Estimated Time

10 minutes

Skills Practiced
Divisibility 3