Statements/questions from a Teacher Can Support Children's Understanding of Why

question 21

Multiple Choice

Statements/questions from a teacher can support children's understanding of why one can't divide by 0 EXCEPT:

• A)"What happens when you take these 25 pennies and divide them into 0 groups?"
• B)"Just memorize that you can't divide by 0."
• C)"Can you show me how to share 8 apples between no people?"
• D)"Put 12 blocks in 0 equal groups."

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