Division Algorithm Concepts and Steps

Division Algorithm Concepts and Steps

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

4th - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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The video tutorial introduces a mnemonic for division steps: Divide, Multiply, Subtract, and Bring Down. It explains the parts of a division problem, including the quotient, dividend, and divisor. The teacher demonstrates two step-by-step examples of division problems, ensuring students understand the process and can apply it to similar problems.

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23 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the mnemonic 'Does My Spider Bite'?

To remember the steps of division

To remember the steps of addition

To remember the steps of subtraction

To remember the steps of multiplication

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the 'Does' in the mnemonic stand for?

Bring Down

Divide

Multiply

Subtract

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in the division algorithm according to the mnemonic?

Bring Down

Subtract

Multiply

Divide

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do we turn our paper sideways when setting up division problems?

To make it easier to write

To save paper

To keep digits in line and not lose place

To make it look neat

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term for the number that goes inside the division house?

Divisor

Quotient

Remainder

Dividend

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a division problem, what is the number outside the division house called?

Divisor

Dividend

Quotient

Remainder

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the quotient of 4920 divided by 12?

420

400

415

410

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