Math Curriculum

Level C
Unit: Number Base Ten (Decimals)
Key Lesson 6.5.10 Using Long Division

Lesson topic: Long division with whole numbers

Instructor Materials

  • Teacher guide
  • Slides
  • Practice Problems resource
  • CCRS standard: 6.NS.2
  • Learning goal: Interpret the long division method and compare and contrast it (orally) with other methods for computing the quotient of whole numbers. Recognize and explain (orally) that long division is an efficient strategy for dividing numbers, especially with multi-digit dividends. Use long division to divide whole numbers that result in a whole-number quotient and multiply the quotient by the divisor to check the answer.
  • 6.5 Assessment and Practice Problems

Student Materials

Related Lessons

Preparation

If students need additional lessons before this key lesson, use these supplemental lessons.

     

     

     

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