mathematical division
[/ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl dɪˈvɪʒən/]
nounfemininepl: divisões matemáticas
divisão matemática
1. The arithmetic operation of separating a number into equal parts or groups; the inverse operation of multiplication
Mathematical division of 12 by 3 equals 4.
A divisão matemática de 12 por 3 é igual a 4.
2. The process of determining how many times one number is contained within another
In mathematical division, we find how many groups of the divisor fit into the dividend.
Na divisão matemática, encontramos quantos grupos do divisor cabem no dividendo.
3. One of the four fundamental arithmetic operations used in mathematics and everyday calculations
Students learn mathematical division in elementary school alongside addition, subtraction, and multiplication.
Os alunos aprendem divisão matemática na escola fundamental junto com adição, subtração e multiplicação.
Mathematical division is a fundamental concept taught universally in primary education in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, the term 'divisão' is commonly used in educational materials, textbooks, and classroom instruction. The concept is presented similarly across both cultures, though pedagogical approaches may vary slightly. In Brazilian schools, students typically learn the traditional long division method (divisão longa) alongside modern approaches.
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