Partial Quotients Division Strategy

The video tutorial introduces fourth graders to the partial quotients division strategy, starting with a review of two and three-digit dividends. It then progresses to dividing four-digit dividends, explaining how to efficiently handle larger numbers using partial quotients. The tutorial includes practice problems to reinforce the strategy, emphasizing the importance of understanding and comfort with dividing large numbers.

What is the main focus of the partial quotients division strategy?

• Multiplying numbers quickly

• Adding numbers in groups

• Subtracting numbers in groups

• Dividing numbers using repeated subtraction

In the example of 586 divided by 4, what is the first group size used?

• 10

• 20

• 100

• 50

When dividing 4586 by 4, what is the initial group size considered?

• 200

• 500

• 1000

• 100

Why might it be beneficial to start with a thousand groups when dividing a four-digit number?

• It makes the calculation more complex

• It reduces the number of steps needed

• It is easier to multiply by smaller numbers

• It avoids any remainder

In the example of 3625 divided by 2, what is the first group size used?

• 500

• 1000

• 200

• 50

When dividing 5345 by 8, why can't we start with a thousand groups?

• Because 8000 is just right

• Because 8000 is not a multiple of 8

• Because 8000 is too large

• Because 8000 is too small

What should students do if they find the partial quotients method challenging?

• Ignore the method

• Use a calculator instead

• Practice more and review the material

• Ask someone else to do it