Interpreting Remainders in Division Problems

The video tutorial explains how to handle remainders in division word problems. It introduces the concept of a remainder and its significance in problem-solving. The tutorial outlines three methods to interpret remainders: ignoring it, adding it to the answer, or considering it as the answer. Examples are provided for each method, including shipping boxes, distributing french fries, and organizing a rock collection. The video concludes by emphasizing the importance of correct division to accurately interpret remainders.

What is a remainder in the context of division word problems?

• A number that is multiplied by the divisor

• A number that is subtracted from the quotient

• An amount left over after division

• A number that is added to the dividend

Which of the following is NOT a way to interpret the remainder?

• Using the remainder as the answer

• Adding the remainder to the answer

• Ignoring the remainder

• Multiplying the remainder by the divisor

In the shipping boxes example, how many boxes are needed for 60 books if each box holds 8 books?

• 7 boxes

• 10 boxes

• 8 boxes

• 9 boxes

Why is the answer 8 boxes in the shipping boxes example?

• Because the remainder is the answer

• Because the remainder is ignored

• Because 7 boxes are enough

• Because the remainder is added to the answer

In the french fries example, how many french fries will Marlene have left over after giving each of her 9 friends an equal amount?

• 2

• 3

• 5

• 4

What is the significance of the remainder in the french fries example?

• It is added to the answer

• It is ignored

• It is the answer

• It is multiplied by the divisor

In the rock collection example, how many full bins will Thomas have if each bin holds 7 rocks?

• 13 bins

• 14 bins

• 15 bins

• 16 bins

Why is the remainder ignored in the rock collection example?

• Because it is added to the answer

• Because it cannot fill a bin

• Because it is multiplied by the divisor

• Because it is the answer

What should you ensure before interpreting the remainder in a division word problem?

• That you have the correct divisor

• That you have divided correctly

• That you have the correct quotient

• That you have the correct dividend

Which of the following is a correct interpretation of a remainder?

• Multiplying it by the divisor

• Adding it to the quotient when it is small

• Subtracting it from the dividend

• Ignoring it when it cannot fill a unit