Word Problems: Division for 4th Grade
This lesson covers word problems: division for fourth-grade math. Use the examples and practice below to build confidence and skill.
DETAILED EXPLANATION
Division word problems involve splitting into equal groups or finding how many in each group. Identify the total, the number of groups (or size of each group), and what is unknown.
WORKED EXAMPLES WITH STEP BY STEP SOLUTIONS
Example 1
72 students are split into 8 equal teams. How many on each team?
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Solutions:
Step 1: Apply the concept from the lesson above.
Step 2: Carry out the operation or reasoning.
Answer: 72 ÷ 8 = 9 students per team.
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