Division is splitting a total number of items into equal groups. When you divide by 6, you are finding how many equal groups of 6 you can make, or how many are in each group if you make 6 equal groups.
Dividing by 6 is the inverse, or opposite, of multiplying by 6. If you know your 6s multiplication facts, you can use them to help you divide.
A division fact is a basic equation showing a number divided by 6. The answer is called the quotient. We will work with quotients from 1 up to 12.
Look for patterns. Each quotient increases by 1, and each number being divided (dividend) increases by 6. This pattern comes from the multiplication table for 6.
To solve a division by 6 problem, you can use strategies like equal grouping, using multiplication facts, or repeated subtraction.
The multiplication strategy is often the fastest. Memorizing the division facts listed above will make you a quicker and more confident math student.
Division by 6 helps solve everyday problems involving fair sharing or creating equal groups of 6.
When reading a word problem, look for the total number (dividend) and the phrase "divided equally into 6 groups" or "groups of 6." This tells you to divide by 6.