Stacy has 16 flowers she puts an equal number of flowers in each of 4 vases.
How many flowers does Stacy put in each vase?
What do I need to find?
I need to find the number of flowers Stacy puts in each vase.
What information do I need to use?
Stacy has 16 flowers.
She puts an equal number of flowers in each of 4 vases.
How will I use the information?
I will act out the problem by making equal groups with counters.
Describe how to act out the problem to solve.
First, count out 16 counters.
Next, make 4 equal groups.
Place 1 counter at a time in each group until all 16 counters are used.
Last, draw the equal groups by completing the picture below.
So, Stacy puts 4 flowers in each vase.
