Division

In class we've been exploring division. We will learn different strategies to help us divide.  We started out using fact families to solidify our understanding of the relationship between multiplication and division.

We then moved on to use the same strategy with quotients that included remainders:

Here is a review with base 10 blocks:

I also reviewed how to do short division with the students, which is the same as long division but the steps of multiplying, subtracting and bringing down are not written out.  Instead the math is done mentally and the carrying is noted.  Students can use long or short division to find quotients. The video below describes the steps in short division.

Now we are tackling division questions with a two-digit divisor. I'm seeing some struggle but also progress! This video walks you through the steps. The language I use is a little different but the steps are the same.