There are four parts to a division problem. The quotient (answer), the dividend (# being divided), the divisor (# doing the dividing), and the remainder (the leftover).
The problem below shows 16 divided by 3:
Here's another look at the parts:
Now to the actual solving!!!
*965 divided by 5. Just remember to DRIVE MY SUPER COOL BUGGY REALLY CAREFULLY...divide, multiply, subtract, compare, bring down, repeat, and check!
*Start with the largest digit of the dividend (9). How many times can 5 go into 9...1 time.(We have divided and multiplied)
*Now subtract: 9-5=4
*Compare: is four less than five?? Yes! So we can move on!
*Bring down: bring down the next digit...the 6
*Repeat all the steps
Here's one with a remainder:
Here's a reverse method using strictly multiplication!
*What can we multiply 5 by to get close to 718? 100! Write that out to the side. Now subtract 500 from 718.
*Now we are looking at 218. What can we multiply 5 by to get close to 218? 30! That give us 150. Subtract again.
*Keep multiplying and subtracting until you can't go any farther.
*Add the numbers that you have written to the right...that's your answer!
This method is called "the forgiving method." You can find more about this style at http://childparenting.about.com/od/schoollearning/tp/forgiving_method_long_division.htm
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