what is the process of performing division
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1) Divide the once column Divided by divisor
2) Multiple the divisor by the quotient in the right place column
3) subtract the product from the once column
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How to do Long Division in 6 Steps [With Pictures]
April 29, 2019
Maria Kampen
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You’ve guided your class through most of the big units: addition, division, subtraction, multiplication. But here’s another tricky one:
How to do long division.
A 2012 study published in Psychological Science found that 5th graders’ understanding of fractions and division could be directly linked with how well they understood algebra in high school and performed in higher-level math classes — even after controlling for various socio-economic factors.
No pressure, right?
If the thought of teaching long division gives you cold sweats and clammy palms, not to worry — we’ve done all the work for you. In this post, you’ll find:
A six-step guide to teaching long division
Two bonus ways to teach division
8 activities to make long division engaging for your students
How to do long division in six steps
1. Review
how to do long division with polynominals
The first step you should take is a step back.
For a 4th grade student, long division is a complicated mix of different operations. In order to successfully learn how to do long division, they need to review these fundamental concepts.
According to a French study, “the representation and retrieval of mathematical facts from long-term memory” is one of the most important factors in determining a student’s future mathematical success. According to the same study, long division is “a synthesis of all arithmetic knowledge.”
Make sure your students understand that multiplication is the product of repeated addition, and division is simply the opposite — repeated subtraction.
Use base 10 blocks or money to reinforce place value and number sense. Plan activities that ask students to create “fact families” in order to make sure students understand how different functions interact.