Divisor

My Definition

Key Characteristics

The following are true of a divisor:

  • It is the number by which the total is being separated into equal groups.

  • It is the number of groups when the number in each group needs to be determined through division when using the partitive method of division.

  • It is the number in each group when the number of groups needs to be determined through division when using the quotative method of division.

Example

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Divisor Activity

Non-example

20 divided by 5 equals 4. Arrow labeled dividend pointing to 20.


TEKS: 4(4)(F); 5(3)(C); 5(3)(F); 5(3)(G); A(10)(C)