Thinking it Through Thursday
Hey grade 5/6's!
Today, we are going to divide our focus (heh, get it?) in two different directions:
For Grade 5 - Dividing and interpreting the remainders as fractions or decimals.
For Grade 6 - Dividing using decimals in the dividend.
We have attached videos for both grades to lead you through these skills (choose the ones that match
your favorite division strategy!). Then answer the following practice questions.
your favorite division strategy!). Then answer the following practice questions.
Grade 5 Videos:
Please watch this video to learn the different ways we can express remainders!
If you want to learn how to express the remainder as a decimal (without using a calculator) watch this
fun music video!
fun music video!
For those of you who like short division and want to know how to express the remainder as a decimal
(without using a calculator) watch this video!
(without using a calculator) watch this video!
Another video showing how to add a decimal and zeros to the dividend, in order to express the answer
in decimal form.
in decimal form.
Grade 6 Videos:
This Math Antics video shows adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing with decimals. Just skip over
the beginning of the video, and start watching at 7:53 for division instruction.
the beginning of the video, and start watching at 7:53 for division instruction.
If you like the big seven strategy the best, watch this video for how to use it with decimals!
Here are 2 real life examples when using long division (with decimals in the dividend). This video is
helpful for those who need a step-by-step approach to problem solving.
helpful for those who need a step-by-step approach to problem solving.