Use a grouping model
~7 min
Count how many groups of the divisor fit into the total.
Making Equal Groups
How many groups of 4 are in 12?
12 ÷ 4 = 3
Division can be represented by separating a total number of items into equal groups of a specific size. You can count how many of these groups fit into the total amount.
💡 Think of this as putting a set number of objects into as many containers as possible.