6th Grade · The Number System
Dividend
6.NS.A.1
Definition
The number that is being divided in a division problem.
Teach it
Where it is taught, with guided notes, practice, homework, an exit ticket and an interactive Teacher Deck.
Examples
- In 12 ÷ 3 = 4, the dividend is 12.
- The dividend is the total amount you start with before dividing.
Key rule
The dividend is the amount being divided, not the divisor.
Memory hook
What you start with, before splitting it up.