Dividing Whole Numbers: Key Concepts and Techniques

This video tutorial covers the division of whole numbers, focusing on sixth-grade math standards. It explains key terms like dividend and divisor, demonstrates estimation techniques for division problems, and provides detailed examples of dividing multi-digit numbers. The tutorial also shows how to check division results using multiplication and encourages students to practice their skills.

What is the main objective of this lesson?

• To understand the concept of addition.

• To master subtraction of whole numbers.

• To learn how to divide multi-digit whole numbers with at least 80% accuracy.

• To learn how to multiply whole numbers.

Which number is referred to as the 'dividend' in a division problem?

• The number outside the house.

• The number inside the house.

• The number you divide by.

• The answer to the division problem.

What is the 'quotient' in a division problem?

• The number inside the house.

• The remainder after division.

• The number you divide by.

• The answer to the division problem.

How do you estimate the result of 385 divided by 18?

• By dividing 385 by 18 directly.

• By rounding 385 to 400 and 18 to 20, then dividing 400 by 20.

• By subtracting 18 from 385 repeatedly.

• By multiplying 385 by 18.

If you spend $560 on 20 pairs of shoes, approximately how much do you pay per pair?

• $25

• $28

• $20

• $30

In the division 385 by 18, what is the first step after bringing down the 5?

• Divide 25 by 18.

• Bring down the next digit.

• Multiply 18 by 2.

• Subtract 36 from 38.

What is the remainder when 385 is divided by 18?

• 1

• 2

• 5

• 7

How do you check the result of a division problem?

• By adding the quotient and the divisor.

• By multiplying the quotient by the divisor and adding the remainder.

• By subtracting the divisor from the dividend.

• By dividing the quotient by the divisor.

In the division 3499 by 321, what is the quotient?

• 3499

• 10

• 109

• 321

What is the first step in dividing 3499 by 321?

• Bring down the next digit.

• Multiply 321 by 10.

• Take the first three digits of 3499.

• Subtract 321 from 3499.