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Division Using Partial Quotients (The Big 7 Model)

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Division Using Partial Quotients (The Big 7 Model)
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Summary

Learn about using the "Big 7" method of division by partial quotients.

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  1. Where in the video did the idea of division using partial quotients (the big 7 model) first "click" for you?
  2. Can you walk a partner through one of the examples in your own words?
  3. Where might you use division using partial quotients (the big 7 model) outside of math class?
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  • In one sentence, tell a neighbor what division using partial quotients (the big 7 model) means.
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