This tool provides you with a connection between a story problem (context), paraphrase, model, and procedure. Students complete phrases like: How many groups of 3/8’s are in 2 ¼? They use a double number line or an area model to visualize the answer, and they connect this understanding to the numeric procedure.

After watching the videos, click on “Try the Tool” and learn more about dividing an amount into equal sized groups.

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