A dividend is the number that is being divided in a division problem.

A divisor is the number by which the dividend is divided.

A quotient is the result of dividing one number by another.

Why is estimating quotients useful?

Estimating quotients helps to quickly assess the reasonableness of an answer and is useful in everyday situations.

Rounding is the process of adjusting a number to the nearest specified value, such as the nearest ten or hundred.

How can you check your estimated quotient?

You can check your estimated quotient by multiplying the estimated quotient by the divisor and comparing it to the original dividend.

What is the relationship between division and multiplication?

Division is the inverse operation of multiplication; if a × b = c, then c ÷ b = a.

Estimating Quotients!

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4th - 6th Grade

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CCSS

5.NBT.B.7, 4.NBT.B.6, 3.OA.A.2

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What is estimating quotients?

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Estimating quotients involves finding an approximate answer to a division problem, rather than an exact answer.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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How do you estimate a quotient?

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To estimate a quotient, round the dividend and divisor to the nearest ten or hundred, then divide.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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Estimate the quotient: 297 / 3.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.6

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Estimate the quotient: 249 / 5.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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Estimate the quotient: 187 / 4.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.6

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Estimate the quotient: 199 / 4.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.6

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Estimate the quotient: 701 / 7.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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