Not every number can be divided evenly.
What is left over is the remainder.
Example: 37 : 5
5 fits into 37 seven times (5 · 7 = 35).
2 are left over, that is the remainder.
37 : 5 = 7 remainder 2
The numbers filled in show the solution.
Example
- 7, 2
- 6, 4
For parents
What does this exercise practice?
This exercise builds on understanding division: children learn that dividing still makes sense even when it does not come out even, and they name the remainder.
Common pitfalls
Children often pick a number that is too large and don't notice that the product then becomes bigger than the starting number. Help them recite the multiples and stop at the last value below the number.
How to practice at home
At home, share things out fairly: 37 candies among 5 children. How many does each child get, and how many stay in the bowl?