βž— Use Strip Models to Solve Division Word Problems

A strip model (also called a bar model) is a drawing that helps us break numbers into equal groups to solve division problems easily.

πŸ“˜ Example 1

Sarah has 24 cookies. She wants to put them equally into 6 bags.
How many cookies will be in each bag?

✏️ Strip Model

24 cookies total

⬜ ⬜ ⬜ ⬜ ⬜ ⬜
Each box = equal group

24 Γ· 6 = 4

βœ… Answer: There will be 4 cookies in each bag.

πŸ“˜ IXL Activity Instructions

  1. Click the IXL link below.

  2. Answer questions 1–30 only.

  3. Read each question carefully.

  4. Choose the best answer.

  5. Work independently and make sure your progress is saved.