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

Lesson 2.62.6 Small Group · Group 2

Group 2 · Set BSecond challenge form · new problems, same idea

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Learning target I can divide multi-digit whole numbers and explain the meaning of the quotient and remainder, explain why the method works, and use it on a problem I have not seen before.

Remember2.6 Small Group · Group 2

The quotient tells how many equal groups, and the remainder tells what is left. The question decides if you drop the remainder or add one more group. A remainder is the amount left over. In a word problem, you decide what the remainder means.

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

Part 1Understand the ideamodels and meaning
  1. 1Circle the letter of the best answer. Show how you know.

    A ribbon is 950 cm long. You cut pieces that are 40 cm long. 950 ÷ 40 → 23 R 30. What does the 30 mean?

    1. A30 cm of ribbon is left over.
    2. BYou can cut 30 pieces.
    3. CEach piece is 30 cm long.
    4. DYou need 30 cm more ribbon.
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Part 2Practice the skillshow every step
  1. 2Complete each step, then write the final answer.

    What is 6,612 ÷ 29?

    Show your work
    Final answer:
  2. 3Complete each step, then write the final answer.

    What is 9,135 ÷ 45?

    Show your work
    Final answer:
Part 3Apply itreal-world problems
  1. 4Complete each step, then write the final answer.

    A baker has 1,000 cookies. She packs them in boxes of 24. How many boxes can she fill completely?

    Show your work
    Final answer:

Explain your thinkingFor the fans, you added one more van. For the batteries, you dropped the remainder. How do you decide what to do with a remainder?

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