Dividing Four-Digit Numbers

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Objective

I can divide a four-digit whole number by a two-digit whole number and express the quotient as a whole number.

Part 1 of 4

Warm-up video

Math with Mr. J · 9:15Vetted channel

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Part 2 of 4

Key concepts

3 concepts

  1. 1

    In long division, the number being divided is called the dividend, while the number doing the dividing is called the divisor.

  2. 2

    The steps for long division are: divide, multiply, subtract, bring down, and repeat.

  3. 3

    When estimating in long division, it can be helpful to use a known multiple, such as 10, as a reference point.

Part 3 of 4

Practice

8 questions

1

What are the steps involved in the division process, as outlined in the video?

2

In the problem 962 ÷ 20, why is the first digit of the quotient placed above the '6' in 962 rather than the '9'?

Part 4 of 4

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Divide 5314 by 62. What is the whole number quotient?

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