Math Intervention 3–5 Grade

Multiplication and Division Concepts 127

Rigorous Problem Solving with the Concept of
Fair Shares Division 1

Kass Marie has 50 pennies. How many banks does she need
to represent fair share division of the 50 pennies? How many
pennies will be in each bank?

Part A

Complete the chart to represent different ways to evenly
divide 50 pennies.

Piggy Banks Pennies in each Bank Equation

2 50 ÷ 2 =

10

2

Part B

Kayla Blaise thinks 60 pennies can be equally divided into
5 piggy banks.

Do you agree or disagree?

Explain your answer.