Page 1 - Word problems on division

SAI International School

Class- 3

LN – Word problems on division

Learning Objective:

• Learners will understand and apply division to solve real-life word
problems, using appropriate strategies such as mental calculation,
number lines, or short division.

• Learners will interpret remainders meaningfully in context (e.g., round

up, drop, or use as a fraction).

KEY VOCABULARY

• Divide
• Share equally
• Groups
• Each
• Altogether
• Remainder

Step 1: Explain Division in Real Life

• Give an example: “There are 12
oranges. If 4 children share them

equally, how many will each get?”

Step 2: Model the Problem

• Use counters or draw circles for
children.

• Divide 12 counters into 4 groups.

Step 3: Write the Number Sentence

• 12 ÷ 4 = 3
• Each child gets 3 oranges.

Step 4: Discuss Remainders

• Example: 17 pencils put in boxes of 5.