6th Grade · The Number System
Divisor
6.NS.A.1
Definition
The number you divide by 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 divisor is 3.
- The divisor tells how many groups, or the size of each group.
Key rule
The divisor is the number you divide by.
Memory hook
What you're splitting the total into.