Dividing Decimals with Models

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What is dividing decimals?

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Dividing decimals is the process of dividing numbers that have decimal points, which can be visualized using models like base-10 blocks.

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What is the result of dividing 0.6 by 2?

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0.3

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Solve: 2.4 ÷ 6

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0.4

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What does the quotient represent in division?

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The quotient represents how many times the divisor can fit into the dividend.

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What is the relationship between division and multiplication?

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1.2 ÷ 0.6 = ?

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2

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How do you represent division using models?

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You can use base-10 blocks or area models to visually show how many groups can be made from a decimal.

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How many groups are in this model? (Assuming a visual model shows 3 groups)

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3

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Divide 0.9 by 3 using base-10 blocks.

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0.3

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What is a base-10 block?

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A base-10 block is a visual representation of numbers using units, rods, and flats to help understand place value and operations.