Lesson 8: How Do We Model the Division of Decimals?

Introduction

In this lesson, you will learn how to use models to divide decimals greater than one whole.

Yesterday, we continued to practice  multiplying and dividing decimals by Powers of 10. Today, we are going to learn how to divide decimals greater than one whole with base ten blocks.

Decimal of the Day

In Your Journal:  Before we begin, complete the warm up below.

2.9 x 100
2.9 x 1000
2.9 ÷ 1000

 


Modeling Decimal Division

In Your Journal:   Follow along with the presentation below on how we use base ten blocks to model decimal division. If available, use actual base ten blocks to help with your understanding.

 

 

 


Dividing Decimals with Base Ten Blocks Activity

Let’s practice dividing decimals with base ten blocks with the activity on the next page! Again, I encourage you to use base ten blocks if they are available to you to help.

Go to the next page to complete the dividing decimals with base ten blocks activity

 

 

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