6th Grade · The Number System
Quotient
6.EE.A.2b
Definition
The result of dividing one number by another.
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 quotient is 4.
- The quotient is the answer after dividing.
Key rule
The quotient is the result, not the dividend or divisor.
Memory hook
The answer to a division problem.