Exploring Division with Partial Quotients

The video introduces division, explaining that there are multiple methods to solve division problems. It covers the standard division algorithm and introduces the Partial Quotients Method, highlighting its flexibility and ease for those who haven't memorized multiplication tables. The video demonstrates solving both simple and complex division problems using the Partial Quotients Method, comparing it with the standard method. It concludes by emphasizing the importance of understanding different methods and practicing to improve math skills.

What is one way to find the answer to 16 divided by 5?

• Guessing the answer

• Using a ruler

• Drawing 16 circles and dividing them into 5 groups

• Using a calculator

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What is the remainder when 16 is divided by 5 using the drawing method?

• 0

• 3

• 2

• 1

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In the standard division algorithm, what do you do if the divisor does not go into the first digit of the dividend?

• Add the divisor to the first digit

• Subtract the divisor from the first digit

• Write a zero in the quotient

• Skip to the next digit

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What is the main advantage of the Partial Quotients Method?

• It is faster than the standard method

• It requires fewer steps

• It always gives a remainder of zero

• It does not require knowing many multiplication facts

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In the Partial Quotients Method, what do you do with the partial answers?

• Subtract them from the divisor

• Multiply them by the divisor

• Add them up at the end

• Ignore them

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Why might the Partial Quotients Method seem like more work than the standard method?

• It always results in a larger remainder

• It involves more complex calculations

• It requires memorizing more multiplication facts

• It requires more steps

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What is a key strategy for choosing multiples in the Partial Quotients Method?

• Avoid using multiples of 10

• Always use the smallest possible multiples

• Use multiples that are easy to calculate

• Use the largest possible multiples

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In the example of 6428 divided by 35, what was the first partial answer chosen?

• 10

• 40

• 20

• 100

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How did the second student solve the problem faster in the example of 1276 divided by 26?

• By using smaller multiples

• By using a calculator

• By calculating bigger multiples at the beginning

• By guessing the answers

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What is the best way to get good at using the Partial Quotients Method?

• Avoid using it for complex problems

• Use a calculator

• Memorize all multiplication tables

• Practice solving several problems

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