Dividing Decimals

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Objective

I can divide decimals to the thousandths place using models or strategies.

Part 1 of 4

Warm-up video

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Part 2 of 4

Key concepts

3 concepts

  1. 1

    When dividing a decimal by a 1-digit whole number, the first step is to check if the divisor is a whole number.

  2. 2

    If the divisor is a whole number, bring the decimal straight up into the answer.

  3. 3

    If you don't get a clean cut zero at the end, extend the problem by using placeholder zeros until you do.

Part 3 of 4

Practice

9 questions

1

What should you check first when dividing a decimal by a whole number?

2

Where do you put the decimal point in your answer when dividing a decimal by a whole number?

Part 4 of 4

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Solve 51 and 6 tenths divided by 3. Show all work. Be sure to bring the decimal straight up into your answer.

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