Estimating Division and Remainders

Estimating Division and Remainders

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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The video tutorial explains how to solve division problems using long division, estimation, and rounding techniques. It demonstrates calculating quotients and handling remainders, followed by verifying results through inverse operations. The tutorial includes two examples, emphasizing the importance of estimation and verification in division.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in solving the division problem of 8283 by 19?

Find the exact multiples of 19.

Use a calculator to find the answer.

Estimate the quotient by rounding 19 to 20.

Directly divide 8283 by 19.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it easier to estimate by rounding 19 to 20?

Because 20 is a round number.

Because 20 is closer to 19 than 18.

Because 19 is a prime number.

Because 20 is easier to multiply.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many times does 19 go into 82 according to the estimation?

6 times

5 times

4 times

3 times

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the remainder when 8283 is divided by 19?

19

16

17

18

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of checking the division result using multiplication?

To verify the quotient and remainder.

To find a new quotient.

To simplify the division process.

To practice multiplication skills.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in solving the division problem of 1056 by 37?

Find the exact multiples of 37.

Directly divide 1056 by 37.

Estimate the quotient by rounding 37 to 40.

Use a calculator to find the answer.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it not practical to find multiples of 37 directly?

Because 37 is a large number.

Because 37 is a prime number.

Because 37 is not a round number.

Because 37 is difficult to multiply.

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