Grade 6 Mathematics · Unit 2: Understanding the World Around Us Through StatisticsStandard 6.NOS.2

Lesson 2.62.6 Small Group · Group 1

Group 1 · Set BSecond form · new problems, same idea

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Learning target With my small group, I can divide multi-digit whole numbers and explain the meaning of the quotient and remainder — one step at a time, with support.

Remember2.6 Small Group · Group 1

Long division repeats divide, multiply, subtract and bring down until no digits are left, and you check the answer by multiplying. Long division finds the quotient one digit at a time. Repeat four steps: divide, multiply, subtract, bring down.

Words: Dividend (Dividendo)Divisor (Divisor)Quotient (Cociente)Remainder (Residuo)Long division (División larga)

Part 1Practice the skill
  1. 1Complete each step, then write the final answer.

    What is 3,276 ÷ 13?

    Show your work

    Hint 13 does not fit into 3. Start with 32.

    Final answer:
  2. 2Complete each step, then write the final answer.

    What is 2,436 ÷ 12?

    Show your work

    Hint When 12 does not fit, write 0 on top and bring down the next digit.

    Final answer:
Part 2Apply it
  1. 3Complete each step, then write the final answer.

    A school has 936 pencils. It puts them in 4 equal boxes. How many pencils go in each box?

    Show your work

    Hint Find 936 ÷ 4. Start with 9 ÷ 4. Then multiply, subtract and bring down.

    Final answer:
  2. 4Complete each step, then write the final answer.

    Ms. Diaz has 250 stickers. She gives 8 students the same number of stickers each. How many stickers does each student get?

    Show your work

    Hint Divide 250 by 8. The remainder is the stickers left over.

    Final answer:

Explain your thinkingWhy do you check a division answer by multiplying? Use 576 ÷ 6 to explain.

Sentence starter I check by multiplying ___ × ___. · If I get ___, my quotient is right because ___.

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