EngageNY
The Division Algorithm—Converting Decimal Division into Whole Number Division Using Fractions
Knowing the standard algorithm opens up a whole new world of division. Scholars learn how to convert division involving decimals to division involving whole numbers to use the standard algorithm. Knowing how to multiply with powers of...
EngageNY
Comparing Methods—Long Division, Again?
Remember long division from fifth grade? Use the same algorithm to divide polynomials. Learners develop a strategy for dividing polynomials using what they remember from dividing whole numbers.
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Modeling Division of Fractions
Introduce young mathematicians to the process of dividing fractions with a hands-on math lesson. Using the help of fraction strips and other visual models, children work through a series of example problems as they...
EngageNY
The Division of Polynomials
Build a true understanding of division of polynomials. Learners use their knowledge of multiplying polynomials to create an algorithm to divide polynomials. The area model of multiplication becomes the reverse tabular method of division.
EngageNY
Dividing Multi-Digit Numbers Using the Algorithm
Scholars learn to divide multi-digit numbers using the standard algorithm in the 14th installment in a module of 21 parts. They get plenty of practice with the algorithm by completing a worksheet.
Illustrative Mathematics
Video Game Credits
Help your learners understand how to divide fractions with this visual activity. They first answer a simple inequality before dividing the fractions. Two solution choices are given to help your mathematicians understand how to solve "how...
EngageNY
Grade 5 Math Module 1, Topic F, Lesson 14
Be sure to place value on place value understanding. Young mathematicians learn to divide decimals by whole numbers when compatible numbers are not available. They use place value discs in place value charts, then connect this strategy...
EngageNY
Estimating Digits in a Quotient
Boiling down any division problem to a one-digit divisor problem sure makes estimation easy. The lesson shows how to estimate division problems by using place value understanding and basic arithmetic facts to simplify the division. Some...
Consumers Energy
The Cost of Electricity
How much is your toaster costing you every day? Young environmentalists calculate the monetary costs of household appliances based on their average consumption of wattage.
Noyce Foundation
Sewing
Sew up your unit on operations with decimals using this assessment task. Young mathematicians use given rules to determine the amount of fabric they need to sew a pair of pants. They must also fill in a partially complete bill for...
Noyce Foundation
Baseball Players
Baseball is all about statistics. Pupils solve problems related to mean, median, and range. They calculate the total weight of players given the mean weight, calculate the mean weight of reserve players given the mean weight of the...
Buffalo State
Adding and Subtracting Positive and Negative Integers
A well-rounded unit on positive and negative integers is a great addition to your middle school math class. Learners work through five activities, each focused on a different skill, before playing a Game of Life to practice the...
K12 Reader
Evaluating Efficiency
There's more than one way to solve a math problem! Introduce your class to this concept with a reading passage. After reading, learners answer five related questions.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Coolmath4kids: Division: Standard Algorithm
Short tutorial that breaks down simple division step by step using the standard algorithm where you divide, multiply, and subtract, then repeat. Includes sample problems to try.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Long Division
The educational resource consists of notes about long division and a detailed example. Students can also practice the skill by completing the accompanying problems and worksheets.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 6.ns Interpreting a Division Computation
Sixth graders are shown the arithmetic for a multi-digit division problem and are asked to use it to find the products of related multiplication questions. Aligns with 6.NS.B.2.
Edmonton Public Schools (Canada)
Edmonton Public Schools: Long Division
This resource consists of rules and examples of long division with and without decimal divisors and dividends.
Mr. Martini's Classroom
Mr. Martini's Classroom: Long Division Quiz
An interactive graded quiz allows students to practice long division with three- and four-digit dividends.
AAA Math
Aaa Math: Divide a 5 Digit Number by a 3 Digit Number
Demonstrates how to divide a 5-digit number by a 3-digit number using long division. The explanation is followed by an interactive where students can practice this skill.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 3.oa Finding the Unknown in a Division Equation
This task shows an equation that elicits key misconceptions around equations and division. Aligns with 3.OA.A.4 and CCSS.Math.Content.3.OA.A.4 Determine the unknown whole number in a multiplication or division
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Dividing Decimals: Thousandths
In this exercise, students practice dividing decimals in the thousandths place. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Divide Decimals 5
Dividing larger whole numbers by whole numbers to get decimals. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Divide Decimals 2
Dividing larger whole numbers to get a decimal quotient. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.