Interpret the remainder in context — Warm-up — page 1
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Worksheet directions

Grade 4 • Warm-up • Two identical copies. Cut along the dashed line.

Sample questions

  1. 25 students need vans. Each van holds at most 4 students. How many vans are needed? Explain how you use the remainder. Answer: ___
  2. 61 students need vans. Each van holds at most 5 students. How many vans are needed? Explain how you use the remainder. Answer: ___
  3. 45 pencils are packed into full boxes of 5. How many pencils are left unpacked? Answer: ___

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Common Core connections

Source labels: 4.OA.A.3, 4.NBT.B.6. Review the learning goals below to check the fit for your class.

  • 4.OA.A.3 — Multistep problems with remainders
  • 4.NBT.B.6 — Divide with up to four-digit dividends

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