Dividing Numbers with Box Division

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Objective

I can use box division to divide three digit numbers.

Part 1 of 4

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Part 2 of 4

Key concepts

3 concepts

  1. 1

    The box method of division is similar to traditional long division, but it helps with organization and keeping columns lined up.

  2. 2

    The steps for the box method are: divide, multiply, subtract, bring up, and repeat.

  3. 3

    When using the box method, the answer is found on top of the box, not at the bottom.

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Practice

7 questions

1

What is the main benefit of using the box method for division compared to traditional long division?

2

In the box method, what do you do after you subtract?

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Exit ticket

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Solve 852 ÷ 6 using box division. Show all steps.

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