Dividing by Decimals
Performing division where the divisor is a decimal, by converting to a whole number divisor.
Key Questions
- Explain the strategy of multiplying both the divisor and dividend by a power of ten to simplify decimal division.
- Predict whether the quotient will be larger or smaller than the dividend when dividing by a decimal less than one.
- Design a real-world problem that requires dividing by a decimal.
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
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