The symbol used as a division sign is called an obelus and it was first used as such by Johann Rahn in 1659. When his work Teutsche Algebra was translated into English, the symbol usage was retained. Prior to this, the obelus was used as a minus sign.

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Basic Lesson: Introduces division as a grouping skill. Also includes practice problems.; Standard: MATH 1
Grades: (3-5); View worksheet

Picture Division Quiz: 5 problems where students decide how many items will be in set groups.; Standard: MATH 1
Grades: (3-5); View worksheet

Independent Practice 1: Contains 5 visual division practice problems. The answers can be found below.; Standard: MATH 1
Grades: (3-5); View worksheet

Independent Practice 2: Features 5 visual division practice problems. The answers can be found below.; Standard: MATH 1
Grades: (3-5); View worksheet

Homework Worksheet: How many items will be set into fixed numbers of groups. Provides lead numbers.; Standard: MATH 1
Grades: (3-5); View worksheet

5 Fun Ways to Teach Division: Making it Real: The key to teaching division so most students will understand and retain the information is to make it personal.; View Math Tip

Answer Keys: Answers for the homework and quiz.; View answers

Answer Keys: Answers for both lessons and both practice sheets.; View answers

10 Big Reasons Why Division is Important in your Life: Division is a procedure that breaks down a problem into easier steps. Simple isn't it. You would wonder why division is important at all.; View Math Article

The Math used in Professional Basketball: Take out the sports section and go to the pages on basketball. Look at a game with a box score.; View Math Article

More Advanced Worksheets: The next level of math skills.; -Missing Digit Division
-Mixed Division Review
-Division Math Puzzles
-Long Division Review

Remedial Math Worksheets: Skills needed to get to this level.; -Divisibility Tables
-Double Digit Division
-Double Digit Long Division
-Single Digit Division