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Long Division Step Guide

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Long Division Step Guide

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📚 Part 1: The Long Division Steps

Remember DMBS: Divide, Multiply, Bring down, Subtract

Example: 84 ÷ 4

Step 1 - DIVIDE: How many times does 4 go into 8? ____

Step 2 - MULTIPLY: 4 × 2 = ____

Step 3 - SUBTRACT: 8 - 8 = ____

Step 4 - BRING DOWN: Bring down the 4 to make ____

Step 5 - REPEAT: How many times does 4 go into 4? ____

1. What does the "D" in DMBS stand for?

Divide

Double

Draw

2. What should you do after you multiply in long division?

Add

Subtract

Divide again

✏️ Part 2: Guided Practice

3. Solve 63 ÷ 3 using the steps. Show your work:
4. Complete this division problem: 96 ÷ 8

Step 1: 8 goes into 9 ____ times

Step 2: 8 × ____ = 8

Step 3: 9 - 8 = ____

Step 4: Bring down the 6 to make ____

Step 5: 8 goes into 16 ____ times

Final answer: 96 ÷ 8 = ____

5. Solve 75 ÷ 5. Show all steps:
6. Check your answer from problem 5. Multiply your answer by 5:

____ × 5 = ____

Does this equal 75?

Yes
No

🏠 Part 3: Tips for Parents

7. Which tip would help a student remember the long division steps?

Use the phrase "Does McDonald's Bring Smiles"

Skip the steps and guess

Only do the first step

8. If your child makes a mistake, what should you do first?

Give them the answer

Ask them to check their multiplication

Start over completely

9. Practice problem for home: 48 ÷ 6
10. Explain in your own words what long division means:

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