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Develop an understanding of and fluency with division of whole numbers.
General Information
Number: MA.5.A.1
Title: BIG IDEA 1
Type: Big Idea
Subject: X-Mathematics (former standards - 2008) - Archived
Grade: 5
Body of Knowledge: Algebra

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Independent

MA.5.A.1.In.a
Use a grouping strategy to separate (divide) quantities to 50 into equal sets using objects, coins, and pictures with numerals.
MA.5.A.1.In.b
Solve problems that involve multiplying or dividing equal sets with quantities to 50 using objects and pictures with numerals.

Supported

MA.5.A.1.Su.a
Use counting and grouping to separate (divide) quantities to 25 into equal sets using objects and pictures with numerals.
MA.5.A.1.Su.b
Solve problems that involve combining (multiplying) or separating (dividing) equal sets with quantities to 25 using objects and pictures with numerals.

Participatory

MA.5.A.1.Pa.a
Separate groups of objects to 4 into sets with the same quantity and recognize how many are in each set.
MA.5.A.1.Pa.b
Solve simple problems involving joining or separating sets of objects to 5.

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