This is a 26-page guide for teachers. This module contains a description of suitable models for division, a discussion of the types of problems that require division for their solution, and mental and written strategies for division.
The modules are written for teachers. They provide the mathematical background to help teachers plan the development of topics in their classrooms. This module relates to many other modules in both number and algebra. In particular, it relates to Module 14: number and algebra: fractions and Module 9: number and algebra: multiplication of whole numbers.