Ariel uses a Set​ (Partition) Model to solve 18÷3​, creating three groups of 6 out of 18​ M&Ms she has drawn. If she uses the same​ method, how would she illustrate 12÷4​?

Question

A.

Ariel could not solve the problem using any of the strategies described.

B.

Determine the number to multiply by 4 to get 12.

C.

Draw 12​ M&Ms and separate them into four groups.

D.

Measure out groups of 4 from 12​ M&Ms.

Answer 1

Ariel can draw 12 M&M's and separate them into four groups.

Answer 2

To illustrate the partition model applied to 18÷3 = 6

Here are 18 M&Ms

oooooo

oooooo

oooooo

Divide into 6 groups;

[ooo] [ooo] [ooo] [ooo] [ooo] [ooo]

This would represent 18÷3 = 6 Whereby there are 6 groups of 3 M&Ms

C.

Draw 12​ M&Ms and separate them into four groups.

In order to help Ariel apply the same model to another question, we illustrate the partition model applied to 12÷4 = 3

Here are 12 M&Ms

ooo

ooo

ooo

ooo

Divide into 4 groups;

[ooo] [ooo] [ooo] [ooo]

This would represent 12÷4 = 3 Whereby there are 4 groups of 3 M&Ms