Mathematics Grade 7 15 min

Divide decimals

Divide decimals

What you'll learn

  • Solve division problems involving decimals by correctly placing the decimal point in the quotient, achieving at least 80% accuracy on a quiz.
  • Explain the relationship between dividing decimals and dividing whole numbers, using at least two examples in a written explanation.
  • Apply the process of dividing decimals to solve real-world problems, demonstrating the correct setup and solution in at least 3 out of 4 word problems.
  • Identify the dividend, divisor, and quotient in a decimal division problem.

Tutorial Preview

1

Divide a decimal by a whole number: 6.8 ÷ 2

2

Divide a decimal by a decimal: 9.6 ÷ 0.3

3

Divide a whole number by a decimal: 15 ÷ 0.5

Sample Practice Questions

Easy
What is 4.8 ÷ 2?
0.2.4
1.24
2.0.24
3.9.6
Easy
Calculate 9.3 ÷ 3.
0.3.1
1.31
2.0.31
3.3.3
Easy
Solve: 2.5 ÷ 0.5
0.5
1.0.5
2.50
3.2

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What grade level is "Divide decimals"?

Divide decimals is a Grade 7 Mathematics lesson on ExcelOS.

What will I learn in Divide decimals?

You'll be able to: Solve division problems involving decimals by correctly placing the decimal point in the quotient, achieving at least 80% accuracy on a quiz; Explain the relationship between dividing decimals and dividing whole numbers, using….

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This lesson includes 25 practice questions across multiple difficulty levels, each with instant feedback and explanations.

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