Short Division Techniques and Remainders

Why is short division considered a fast method?

• It skips multiplication.

• It can be done mentally or with fingers.

• It avoids remainders.

• It uses smaller numbers.

How many 5s are there in 19?

• 5

• 4

• 2

• 3

What is the remainder when 19 is divided by 5?

• 2

• 5

• 4

• 3

How many 3s are there in 19?

• 7

• 6

• 8

• 5

What is the remainder when 19 is divided by 3?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

How many 3s are there in 17?

• 5

• 4

• 7

• 6

What is the remainder when 17 is divided by 3?

• 4

• 1

• 2

• 3

How many 6s are there in 27?

• 6

• 5

• 4

• 3

What is the remainder when 27 is divided by 6?

• 1

• 2

• 4

• 3

Why is short division best for smaller divisors?

• It avoids remainders.

• It uses multiplication tables we should know.

• It skips addition.

• It uses larger numbers.