Dividing Decimals by Whole Numbers

The video tutorial teaches how to divide decimal numbers by whole numbers. It outlines two basic steps: following regular division steps and placing the decimal point in the quotient directly above its position in the dividend. The tutorial includes example problems to illustrate these steps and discusses handling repeating decimals and rounding. Students are encouraged to write down the steps and practice independently.

What is the first step when dividing a decimal by a whole number?

• Subtract the divisor from the dividend

• Place the decimal point in the quotient

• Follow regular division steps

• Multiply the dividend by 10

Where should the decimal point be placed in the quotient?

• At the beginning of the quotient

• At the end of the quotient

• Directly above where it is in the dividend

• It should not be placed in the quotient

In the first example, how many times does 8 go into 9?

• 0 times

• 1 time

• 3 times

• 2 times

What is the final quotient in the first example problem?

• 1.12

• 1.8

• 1.6

• 1.2

In the second example, what is the quotient when 4 goes into 32?

• 8

• 7

• 6

• 9

What should you do if the division does not work out evenly?

• Add more zeros to the dividend

• Stop the division

• Change the divisor

• Round the quotient

In the third example, what is the repeating sequence in the quotient?

• 0.36

• 0.12

• 0.24

• 0.48

What is the rounded quotient to the hundredths place in the third example?

• 2.040

• 2.038

• 2.036

• 2.034

What should you do if the decimal in the quotient goes on indefinitely?

• Stop the division

• Round to the nearest hundredth

• Change the divisor

• Add more zeros

What should students do after watching the video?

• Write a summary of the steps

• Solve more problems

• Ask questions in class

• Both A and C