Practice Dividing by 1’s! | Meet the Math Drills – Division

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In this lesson, students learn that dividing any number by 1 results in the same number, demonstrating this concept through various examples and relatable scenarios. The lesson emphasizes the simplicity of this operation, encouraging students to practice and reinforce their understanding. Overall, it aims to make the concept of dividing by 1 engaging and accessible.
  1. What happens to a number when we divide it by 1?
  2. If you have 5 apples and you divide them by 1, how many apples do you have?
  3. Can you think of something else you can divide by 1 and it stays the same?

Practice Dividing by 1!

Hey there! Today, we’re going to learn about dividing numbers by 1. It’s super easy and fun! Let’s dive in and see how it works.

What Happens When We Divide by 1?

When you divide any number by 1, the number stays the same. It’s like magic! Let’s look at some examples:

  • 5 divided by 1 equals 5
  • 0 divided by 1 equals 0
  • 8 divided by 1 equals 8
  • 10 divided by 1 equals 10
  • 3 divided by 1 equals 3
  • 11 divided by 1 equals 11
  • 2 divided by 1 equals 2
  • 12 divided by 1 equals 12
  • 7 divided by 1 equals 7
  • 6 divided by 1 equals 6
  • 4 divided by 1 equals 4
  • 9 divided by 1 equals 9

Fun Examples

Let’s use some fun examples to understand dividing by 1:

Example 1: Nails and a Box

Imagine you have 7 nails and 1 box. If you put all the nails in the box, how many nails do you have in the box? That’s right, 7! So, 7 divided by 1 equals 7.

Example 2: Pepperoni and Pizza

You have 10 pieces of pepperoni and 1 pizza dough. If you put all the pepperoni on the pizza, how many pieces are on the pizza? You guessed it, 10! So, 10 divided by 1 equals 10.

Example 3: Balls and a Basket

There are 12 balls and 1 basket. If you put all the balls in the basket, how many balls are in the basket? Yes, 12! So, 12 divided by 1 equals 12.

More Practice

Let’s practice a bit more:

  • 7 divided by 1 equals 7
  • 3 divided by 1 equals 3
  • 11 divided by 1 equals 11
  • 5 divided by 1 equals 5
  • 2 divided by 1 equals 2
  • 10 divided by 1 equals 10
  • 8 divided by 1 equals 8
  • 4 divided by 1 equals 4
  • 1 divided by 1 equals 1
  • 6 divided by 1 equals 6
  • 9 divided by 1 equals 9

See how easy it is? Dividing by 1 is a piece of cake!

Keep Learning!

Now you know how to divide by 1. Keep practicing, and you’ll get even better! For more fun learning, you can watch videos, like, and subscribe to learn more cool math tricks!

  • Can you think of a time when you had to share something with just one person or one thing? How did it feel, and what did you notice?
  • Imagine you have a favorite toy. If you divide it by 1, how many toys do you have? Why do you think dividing by 1 doesn’t change the number of toys?
  • What other things in your life stay the same when you share them with just one person or thing? Can you give an example?
  1. Number Hunt: Go on a number hunt around your house or classroom. Find different objects, like books, toys, or pencils. Count how many of each you have and then divide that number by 1. Write down your findings. For example, if you find 5 books, remember that 5 divided by 1 equals 5. Share your results with a friend or family member!

  2. Story Time: Create a short story using the concept of dividing by 1. For example, imagine you have 8 apples and 1 basket. Write a story about how you put all the apples in the basket. How many apples are in the basket? That’s right, 8! Draw pictures to go along with your story and share it with the class.

  3. Observation Walk: Take a walk outside or around your school. Look for groups of things, like flowers, rocks, or leaves. Count how many are in each group and divide by 1. Discuss with a partner why the number stays the same when you divide by 1. Can you think of other examples where dividing by 1 happens in real life?

Here’s a sanitized version of the provided YouTube transcript:

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5 divided by 1 equals 5
0 divided by 1 equals 0
8 divided by 1 equals 8
10 divided by 1 equals 10
3 divided by 1 equals 3
11 divided by 1 equals 11
2 divided by 1 equals 2
12 divided by 1 equals 12
7 divided by 1 equals 7
6 divided by 1 equals 6
4 divided by 1 equals 4
9 divided by 1 equals 9
10 divided by 1 equals 10
3 divided by 1 equals 3
8 divided by 1 equals 8
5 divided by 1 equals 5
12 divided by 1 equals 12
1 divided by 1 equals 1
4 divided by 1 equals 4
9 divided by 1 equals 9
2 divided by 1 equals 2
6 divided by 1 equals 6
11 divided by 1 equals 11
7 divided by 1 equals 7

There are seven nails. There is one box. We can use seven nails to fix the box.
7 divided by 1 equals 7.

There are 10 pieces of pepperoni. There is one pizza dough. Using all of the pepperoni, how many are there for the pizza?
10 divided by 1 equals 10.

There are 12 balls. There is one basket. Using all of the balls, how many are there for the basket?
12 divided by 1 equals 12.

7 divided by 1 equals 7.
3 divided by 1 equals 3.
11 divided by 1 equals 11.
5 divided by 1 equals 5.
2 divided by 1 equals 2.
10 divided by 1 equals 10.
8 divided by 1 equals 8.
4 divided by 1 equals 4.
1 divided by 1 equals 1.
6 divided by 1 equals 6.
9 divided by 1 equals 9.

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