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Remainders (Divisor a Whole Ten)

Remainder situations using whole tens as divisors.
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Quick Tip
Solve mentally. Write the quotient. If the division is not exact, write the remainder as r#. Example: 69 ÷ 4 = 17 r1.
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Teaching Notes

Estimate quotient first using tens then adjust remainder.

Vocabulary
Tens divisor: A divisor that is a multiple of ten.
Estimate: To find an approximate answer.
Common Mistakes
  • Mistaking remainder for next quotient digit
  • Forgetting the remainder
  • Incorrect remainder value
  • Miscalculating quotient
  • Not using multiples of ten
Differentiation
SupportUse base-ten blocks or manipulatives. Practice multiples of ten.
ChallengeChallenge with larger dividends. Introduce interpreting remainders in context.
Discussion Questions
  • What does the remainder mean?
  • When is a remainder important?
  • How do multiples of 10 help?
  • What happens if the remainder is larger than the divisor?
Extension Activities
  • Use base-ten blocks.
  • Make up real-world problems.
  • Connect to skip counting.
Parent Tip

Use coins (dimes) to represent tens and practice dividing.

Learning Path
Skill Cluster

Number Sense & Operations

Estimated Time

10 minutes

Skills Practiced
remainder interpretation place value
Prerequisites
  • Basic division facts
  • Multiples of ten
  • Estimating quotients
Next Steps
  • Division with 2-digit divisors
  • Interpreting remainders
  • Division word problems
  • Division with 2-Digit Divisors
  • Interpreting Remainders
  • Division Word Problems (Mixed Operations)