Math - Understanding Division

Division is quite the opposite of Multiplication. Instead of adding groups of like amounts together, you are splitting up the group and giving out to others.

For instance, if you were hosting a party and invited 25 people to your house planning to give each of your guests the remainder of the party favors you bought. If you had 300 party favors, it could take forever to hand one favor at a time to each guest until they were all gone. Instead, you could divide the number of party favors by the number of guests and know you hand each guest 12.

As an adult with children, you will often have to divide candies, treats, toys as well as other things to keep them happy. You will even have to divide your money evenly over their allowance. Sometimes you will even need it when dealing with bills and creating a budget. So as you can see, this is something you will need.

Here are some resources to help you get started:

Books

Mastering the Math Monsters : Factors, Fractions, and Long Division

All the Math You'll Ever Need: A Self-Teaching Guide

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• Journal of Online Mathematics and its Applications (JOMA) - considers and publishes class-tested, web-based learning materials.
• Math and Physics Help Page, The
• Math Forum - a center for teachers, students, researchers, parents, educators, and citizens at all levels who have an interest in mathematics education.
• Math Forum Internet News
• Math.com - provides students with homework help, tutoring, and basic formulas. Also offers information on math for parents and teachers.
• Mathematics Archives - educational resources and an organized collection of links.
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• South Bank University - Centre for Mathematics Education
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