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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Telling children to just memorize that you can't divide by 0 doesn't support their understanding of why it is not possible. The other options use concrete examples to illustrate the concept and challenge the students to think critically about the situation.

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