This math topic focuses on using skip counting for solving division problems within the broader concept of dividing integers. Specifically, the problems involve determining the number of starfishes or hands based on the total number of arms or fingers, respectively, suggesting a practical application of division using real-life entities and attributes in a fun and engaging way. Students are given a total (e.g., total arms) and asked to find how many entities (starfishes or hands) contribute to this total, which essentially practices the division of integers using skip counting as a strategy.

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Division by Skip Counting - Problem to Quotient Worksheet

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Division by Skip Counting - Problem to Quotient
1
How many starfishes would have 35 arms total?
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a
10
b
7
c
5
d
9
e
2
2
How many starfishes would have 45 arms total?
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a
4
b
9
c
13
d
12
e
11
3
How many starfishes would have 40 arms total?
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a
10
b
6
c
4
d
12
e
8
4
How many hands would have 35 fingers total?
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a
11
b
10
c
4
d
7
e
5
5
How many starfishes would have 15 arms total?
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a
3
b
0
c
7
d
1
e
6
6
How many starfishes would have 30 arms total?
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a
8
b
10
c
4
d
9
e
6
7
How many hands would have 15 fingers total?
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a
1
b
7
c
0
d
6
e
3
8
How many starfishes would have 25 arms total?
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a
2
b
3
c
8
d
7
e
5