Dividing Using Rectangular Arrays

This lesson teaches how to use rectangular arrays to solve division problems. It begins with a review of multiplication and division as inverse operations and demonstrates breaking down multiplication problems into smaller parts. The lesson includes examples of dividing numbers using rectangular arrays, emphasizing smart rounding for estimates and visual representation of division.

What steps did you take to find the quotient of 1,590 divided by 15?

How did you estimate the division of 1,138 pencils among 11 students?

What is the final quotient when dividing 1,138 by 11, and what does it indicate about the remainder?