Divide decimals by whole numbers: word problems
Divide decimals by whole numbers: word problems
What you'll learn
- Identify the necessary information from a word problem to correctly set up a decimal division problem with a whole number divisor in 8 out of 10 attempts.
- Solve word problems involving division of decimals by whole numbers, showing all work and arriving at the correct answer with at least 75% accuracy.
- Explain the meaning of the quotient in the context of a word problem involving decimal division by whole numbers in writing, using complete sentences and accurate mathematical vocabulary, for at least 3 out of 4 problems.
- Apply the concept of decimal division by whole numbers to solve multi-step word problems that require additional operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication) with at least 60% accuracy.
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Divide decimals by whole numbers: word problems is a Grade 7 Mathematics lesson on ExcelOS.
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You'll be able to: Identify the necessary information from a word problem to correctly set up a decimal division problem with a whole number divisor in 8 out of 10 attempts; Solve word problems involving division of decimals by whole numbers….
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