Divide 18 Into Equal Groups: Model Mayhem

Can you uncover all the ways to divide 18? In this worksheet, students are asked to divide a set of 18 dots in six different ways. In each box, learners will draw an equal groups model, then write an equation to match.

Designed for a third-grade curriculum, this activity illustrates the different ways in which a composite number can be split into equal groups. These models can also represent multiplication, prompting students to see the connection between the two operations. Having a conceptual understanding of division will pave the way for solving problems with larger numbers and using the standard algorithm to find quotients.

For similar practice, try Divide 12 Into Equal Groups: Model Mayhem and Divide 20 Into Equal Groups: Model Mayhem. Students can also try Equal Groups Division: Models and Equations #1.