Summary
Tackling multi-digit dividends and divisors can sometimes feel like herding cats. But the standard division algorithm, also called long division, will help break big division problems down into a series of small, manageable steps. Just divide, multiply, subtract, bring down, and repeat. Use the same process with one- and two-digit divisors, with and without remainders. Press "play" to learn the ins and outs of long division!
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Discussion questions
A few questions to talk through after watching Long Division:
- What is one new thing you learned about long division?
- Can you explain it to a partner in your own words?
- Where might you see this in the real world?
- What is one question you still have?
Quick work-a-long
Try it:
- Write one sentence explaining long division.
- Draw or give one example of your own.