Why do you divide first in this story: 48 beads are shared equally into 6 strings, and then 1 bead is added to each string?

Q: What will my child learn in "Distinguish division-centered two-step stories"?

Decide whether the story first asks for a share, a group count, or a total. This 3rd Grade Math lesson builds the skill Solve two-step problems dominated by division with a concept card and practice.

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"Distinguish division-centered two-step stories" is a 3rd Grade Math lesson in the Two-step division unit, designed for students around ages 8-9.

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Question

Why do you divide first in this story: 48 beads are shared equally into 6 strings, and then 1 bead is added to each string?

Accepted Answer

because you need to know how many beads are on each string before adding 1 more