Let’s solve each problem step by step.
We are looking at arrays — groups of objects arranged in rows and columns.
To write a division sentence, we ask:
“How many total items? How many equal groups (rows or columns)? How many in each group?”
Division sentence format:
Total ÷ Number of Groups = Items per Group
OR
Total ÷ Items per Group = Number of Groups
We’ll look at each array and figure out the best way to divide it.
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Problem 1:
There are 3 rows of bears. Each row has 4 bears.
Total bears = 3 × 4 = 12
If we divide into 3 rows → 12 ÷ 3 = 4
Or if we divide into 4 columns → 12 ÷ 4 = 3
Either is fine, but usually we go with rows as groups.
→
12 ÷ 3 = 4
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Problem 2:
There are 2 columns of cups. Each column has 2 cups.
Total cups = 2 × 2 = 4
Divide into 2 columns → 4 ÷ 2 = 2
→
4 ÷ 2 = 2
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Problem 3:
Birds: 3 rows, 6 birds per row → 3 × 6 = 18 total
Divide into 3 rows → 18 ÷ 3 = 6
→
18 ÷ 3 = 6
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Problem 4:
Flowers: 4 columns, 5 flowers per column → 4 × 5 = 20 total
Divide into 4 columns → 20 ÷ 4 = 5
→
20 ÷ 4 = 5
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Problem 5:
Clovers: 3 rows, 4 clovers per row → 3 × 4 = 12 total
Divide into 3 rows → 12 ÷ 3 = 4
→
12 ÷ 3 = 4
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Problem 6:
Dots: 4 rows, 6 dots per row → 4 × 6 = 24 total
Divide into 4 rows → 24 ÷ 4 = 6
→
24 ÷ 4 = 6
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Problem 7:
Acorns: 3 columns, 5 acorns per column → 3 × 5 = 15 total
Divide into 3 columns → 15 ÷ 3 = 5
→
15 ÷ 3 = 5
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Problem 8:
Vases: 2 rows, 3 vases per row → 2 × 3 = 6 total
Divide into 2 rows → 6 ÷ 2 = 3
→
6 ÷ 2 = 3
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Final Answer:
1) 12 ÷ 3 = 4
2) 4 ÷ 2 = 2
3) 18 ÷ 3 = 6
4) 20 ÷ 4 = 5
5) 12 ÷ 3 = 4
6) 24 ÷ 4 = 6
7) 15 ÷ 3 = 5
8) 6 ÷ 2 = 3
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of division using arrays worksheet.
