Long Division Concepts and Steps

This video tutorial teaches long division, focusing on dividing two-digit numbers by one-digit numbers. It explains the setup of the division problem using a house symbol and outlines five key steps: divide, multiply, subtract, bring down, and repeat or find a remainder. The tutorial uses family members as mnemonic devices to remember these steps. Several examples are provided, demonstrating the process and how to check answers using multiplication.

What is the first step in setting up a long division problem?

• Place both numbers outside the house.

• Place the larger number inside the house.

• Place the larger number outside the house.

• Place the smaller number inside the house.

What does the 'dad' in the long family mnemonic remind us to do?

• Bring down

• Multiply

• Subtract

• Divide

What is the purpose of the 'mom' in the long family mnemonic?

• To remind us to divide

• To remind us to multiply

• To remind us to subtract

• To remind us to bring down

What does the 'sister' in the long family mnemonic help us remember?

• To bring down

• To multiply

• To divide

• To subtract

What role does the 'brother' play in the long family mnemonic?

• To multiply

• To divide

• To bring down

• To subtract

What does the 'dog Rover' in the long family mnemonic remind us to do?

• To divide

• To multiply

• To bring down

• To repeat or find a remainder

What is the purpose of the 'bring down' step in long division?

• To find the remainder

• To simplify the divisor

• To add more numbers to the dividend

• To continue the division process

In the example 72 divided by 3, what is the result of the first division step?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

After dividing 72 by 3, what is the next step?

• Subtract

• Bring down

• Repeat

• Multiply

What is the final answer for 72 divided by 3?

• 24

• 23

• 22

• 25