Printable Division Activity: Number Divided by 1 and Itself (Grade 4)

📚 Topic Summary

In this activity, we're exploring a fundamental rule of division: any number divided by 1 equals itself, and any number (other than zero) divided by itself equals 1. Understanding this makes division much easier! For example, $7 \div 1 = 7$ and $7 \div 7 = 1$. These simple rules form the basis for more complex division problems.

🗂️ Part A: Vocabulary

Match the terms with their correct definitions:

1. Quotient
2. Divisor
3. Dividend
4. Division
5. Equal

Definitions:

1. The number being divided.
2. The result of division.
3. The process of splitting into equal parts.
4. Having the same value.
5. The number that divides the dividend.

Match the terms with the definitions (e.g., 1-A, 2-B, etc.)

✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks

Complete the following paragraph with the correct words:

When you ________ a number by 1, the answer is always ________ number. When you ________ a number by ________, the answer is always 1 (except when the number is zero).

🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking

Explain in your own words why any number divided by 1 equals itself. Use examples to support your explanation. Can you think of a real-world scenario where dividing by 1 is helpful?