multiply vs. divide

OH, IT’S ON!

Vs.

Multiply?

When “each” is in the

information!!

Molly has four shelves, there are six books on shelf. How many book does she have in all?

each

Divide?

When “each” is

in the question!

Ellie has 24 books and six shelves. If she puts an equal amount of books on each shelf, how many books will she have on shelf? each

?

Multiplication v.

Division

Heather, Sarah, Nicky, and Jill each have nine markers. How many markers do they have in all?

Look for where “EACH” is in the

information!!

Heather, Sarah, Nicky, and Jill each have nine markers. How many markers do they have in all?

Each is in the information, so we

multiply! I WIN!

Wendy has 12 doughnuts. She wants to give each of her teachers an equal amount. If she has 6 teachers, how many doughnuts will each teacher get?

Look for where “EACH” is in the

problem!!

Wendy has 12 doughnuts. She wants to give each of her teachers an equal amount. If she has 6 teachers, how many doughnuts will each teacher get?

If you said divide, you ROCK..get it?

And the winner is……..

Pizza!….pizza always wins.

Now, if there are 8 pieces of pizza and four friends….

Here we go again….

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