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Division by Skip Counting - Problem to Long Division Expression

Level 5

The math topic in question centers on division by skip counting, specifically converting word problems into proper long division expressions. These problems are aimed at facilitating students’ understanding of how to arrange and solve division equations based on real-world scenarios, such as determining the number of hands needed for a specific total of fingers or the number of starfish based on total arms. This exercise is part of a larger unit focusing on the division of integers, helping students to visualize and practice division processes.

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Division by Skip Counting - Problem to Long Division Expression Worksheet

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Division by Skip Counting - Problem to Long Division Expression
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An svg image showing a math problem
What division shows how many hands would have 20 fingers total?
a A LaTex expression showing 5\overline{\smash{\hspace*{-0.5pt})\hspace{0.5pt}} \raisebox{-0.2pt}{20}}
b A LaTex expression showing 20\overline{\smash{\hspace*{-0.5pt})\hspace{0.5pt}} \raisebox{-0.2pt}{5}}
2
An svg image showing a math problem
What division shows how many starfishes would have 45 arms total?
a A LaTex expression showing 5\overline{\smash{\hspace*{-0.5pt})\hspace{0.5pt}} \raisebox{-0.2pt}{45}}
b A LaTex expression showing 45\overline{\smash{\hspace*{-0.5pt})\hspace{0.5pt}} \raisebox{-0.2pt}{5}}
3
An svg image showing a math problem
What division shows how many hands would have 30 fingers total?
a A LaTex expression showing 5\overline{\smash{\hspace*{-0.5pt})\hspace{0.5pt}} \raisebox{-0.2pt}{30}}
b A LaTex expression showing 30\overline{\smash{\hspace*{-0.5pt})\hspace{0.5pt}} \raisebox{-0.2pt}{5}}
4
An svg image showing a math problem
What division shows how many starfishes would have 30 arms total?
a A LaTex expression showing 30\overline{\smash{\hspace*{-0.5pt})\hspace{0.5pt}} \raisebox{-0.2pt}{5}}
b A LaTex expression showing 5\overline{\smash{\hspace*{-0.5pt})\hspace{0.5pt}} \raisebox{-0.2pt}{30}}
5
An svg image showing a math problem
What division shows how many starfishes would have 10 arms total?
a A LaTex expression showing 10\overline{\smash{\hspace*{-0.5pt})\hspace{0.5pt}} \raisebox{-0.2pt}{5}}
b A LaTex expression showing 5\overline{\smash{\hspace*{-0.5pt})\hspace{0.5pt}} \raisebox{-0.2pt}{10}}
6
An svg image showing a math problem
What division shows how many starfishes would have 40 arms total?
a A LaTex expression showing 5\overline{\smash{\hspace*{-0.5pt})\hspace{0.5pt}} \raisebox{-0.2pt}{40}}
b A LaTex expression showing 40\overline{\smash{\hspace*{-0.5pt})\hspace{0.5pt}} \raisebox{-0.2pt}{5}}
7
An svg image showing a math problem
What division shows how many hands would have 45 fingers total?
a A LaTex expression showing 45\overline{\smash{\hspace*{-0.5pt})\hspace{0.5pt}} \raisebox{-0.2pt}{5}}
b A LaTex expression showing 5\overline{\smash{\hspace*{-0.5pt})\hspace{0.5pt}} \raisebox{-0.2pt}{45}}
8
An svg image showing a math problem
What division shows how many starfishes would have 25 arms total?
a A LaTex expression showing 25\overline{\smash{\hspace*{-0.5pt})\hspace{0.5pt}} \raisebox{-0.2pt}{5}}
b A LaTex expression showing 5\overline{\smash{\hspace*{-0.5pt})\hspace{0.5pt}} \raisebox{-0.2pt}{25}}