Division Vocabulary

Grade 3 · Math · Flashcards

Practice key vocabulary words and concepts related to division.

Flashcards

Division: Splitting a number into equal groups.
Dividend: The number being divided. In 12 ÷ 3, the dividend is 12.
Divisor: The number you divide by. In 12 ÷ 3, the divisor is 3.
Quotient: The answer to a division problem. In 12 ÷ 3 = 4, the quotient is 4.
Remainder: The amount left over when a number cannot be divided equally.
Equal Groups: Groups that each have the same number of items.
Fact Family: A set of related multiplication and division facts using the same three numbers (e.g., 3 x 4 = 12, 12 ÷ 3 = 4).
Inverse Operations: Operations that undo each other. Multiplication and division are inverse operations.
Share Equally: To divide something so each group or person gets the same amount.
Divide: To split into equal parts or groups.
Zero Division Rule: Zero divided by any number equals zero (0 ÷ 5 = 0).
Division Symbol (÷): The symbol used to show division, also called an obelus.