3. Solve \( 60 \div 4 \) using an area model. Draw a number bond to show how you partitioned the area, and represent the division with a written method.

To solve \( 60 \div 4 \) using an area model, start by drawing a rectangle that represents the total area of 60. Then, partition the rectangle into four equal sections, each representing one of the groups in the division. Each section will measure 15 because \( 60 \div 4 = 15 \). Next, draw a number bond by placing 60 at the top and connecting it to the four equal parts, each labeled with 15. This clearly shows that the whole (60) is made up of four equal parts (4 groups of 15). When we represent this division with a written method, we can show it as: \[ \begin{align*} 60 & = 15 + 15 + 15 + 15 \\ 60 & \div 4 = 15 \end{align*} \] This method visually reinforces how many times 4 fits into 60, breaking it down into manageable pieces!