Dividing Decimals and Problem Solving

The video tutorial provides a snow day activity for students to practice dividing decimals using shading techniques. It begins with an introduction to the activity and explains the concept of dividing decimals with base 10 blocks. The teacher then demonstrates three examples: dividing 1.15 by 0.23, 2.88 by 0.72, and 2.79 by 0.93, using color shading to visualize the division process. Students are encouraged to pause the video to try the problems themselves and prepare for class.

What is the main activity for the snow day?

• Writing an essay

• Dividing decimals using shading

• Solving algebra problems

• Reading a book

What does the divisor indicate when dividing decimals?

• The remainder

• The number of items in each group

• The number of groups

• The total number of items

What should you do if you don't have a printer for the hundreds grids?

• Skip the activity

• Draw the grids by hand

• Use a calculator

• Watch and front load

How many groups of 0.23 are there in 1.15?

• 4

• 3

• 6

• 5

What is the first step in solving 2.88 divided by 0.72?

• Find the remainder

• Calculate the quotient

• Choose a color

• Outline the dividend

How many groups of 0.72 are there in 2.88?

• 2

• 3

• 5

• 4

What is the quotient of 2.79 divided by 0.93?

• 3

• 2

• 5

• 4

What should students remember to do after watching the video?

• Complete the blizzard bag activity

• Prepare a presentation

• Write a summary

• Solve additional problems