Mastering Decimal Division Techniques

The video tutorial introduces division, focusing on dividing decimal numbers by whole numbers. It covers essential vocabulary, such as dividend, divisor, and quotient, and explains the long division process using the mnemonic DM SB (Divide, Multiply, Subtract, Bring down). The tutorial includes example problems to illustrate these steps and extends the method to dividing decimals, emphasizing the placement of the decimal point in the quotient. The video concludes with a summary and encourages students to review the material and prepare questions for class.

What is the first number in a division problem called?

• Remainder

• Dividend

• Quotient

• Divisor

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Which mnemonic helps remember the steps of long division?

• PEMDAS

• BODMAS

• DM SB

• FOIL

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In the DM SB mnemonic, what does 'M' stand for?

• Mark

• Measure

• Move

• Multiply

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What is the quotient of 48 divided by 2?

• 26

• 24

• 22

• 20

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How many sevens are in 21?

• 2

• 5

• 3

• 4

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What is the quotient of 2528 divided by 4?

• 632

• 628

• 624

• 620

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What is the first step in dividing decimals by whole numbers?

• Estimate the quotient

• Place the decimal point

• Follow regular division steps

• Round the numbers

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Where is the decimal point placed in the quotient when dividing decimals?

• Directly above its position in the dividend

• At the end of the quotient

• At the beginning of the quotient

• It is not placed

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What is the quotient of 0.96 divided by 8?

• 0.12

• 0.15

• 0.18

• 0.20

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What should you do if you are struggling with division steps?

• Skip the problem

• Review the problems and steps

• Guess the answer

• Ask a friend

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