Division as equal groups

~8 min

Division tells how many in each group or how many groups.

Sharing into Equal Groups

12 items shared into 3 equal groups

4 each
4 each
4 each

12 / 3 = 4

Division means taking a total number of objects and sharing them equally into a specific number of groups. Every group must have the exact same amount.

💡 Think of division like dealing out a deck of cards so everyone gets the same number.