Division

Draw circles equal to the smaller number (denominator) and then put dots in each circle equal to the larger number(numerator). The number of dots in each circle is your answer. This method can be time consuming, but it is effective.

With the problem  $48\div6$  , you may want to use your 5s math facts to help you out because they are more familiar to you. You know  $5$ groups of 8 equals 40, so you can infer that if you had 6 groups of 8 you would have 48.

By becoming fluent in the use of your multiplication facts division can become an easier process. In the same way that subtraction is the "reverse" of addition, division is the "reverse" of multiplication. Think of it this way - multiplication is putting groups together, and division is taking groups apart.