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 to the standard algorithm for division.

Concepts

decimals, dividing decimals, decimal place value

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Have the class create graphic organizers comparing the process of dividing decimals with the process of dividing whole numbers
  

Classroom Considerations

• Learners should be familiar with dividing decimals from the previous lesson
  
• This is the 15th of 18 installments in the Grade 5 Math Module 1 series
  

Pros

• Includes timing suggestions to keep the lesson on track
• Provides printable student worksheets and homework
  

Cons

• None

Common Core

MP6 5.NBT.B.7