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Division
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| area model | a rectangular model of multiplication or division that represents the total as the area; factors or quotient and divisor are represented by the side lengths |
| array | objects or numbers arranged in equal rows and columns |
| compatible numbers | numbers that are close to the original value and make a problem easier to solve mentally |
| dividend | the total amount that is being divided or shared equally |
| division | the process of sharing or partitioning equally |
| divisor | the number by which the dividend is being divided or shared; may represent the number of groups or how many in each group |
| equation | a mathematical sentence that uses numbers, one or more operation symbols, and an equal sign |
| estimate | a reasonable guess that is close to the exact answer |
| multi-digit | a number made up of more than one 0–9 digit |
| place value | the value of a digit that depends on its location within a number |
| quotient | the answer to a division problem |
| relationship | the way two numbers are connected by a rule |
| remainder | the amount that is left over after dividing |
| strategy | a plan or way of solving a problem or finding an answer |
| decompose | to break apart |