Using models in decimal division, such as the area model, helps break down the abstract concept into a visual representation.
How can we use models to help us divide with decimals?
Using models to divide with decimals, particularly visual models like area models or grid models, can provide a concrete and conceptual understanding of the division process.
The steps you can follow are:
- Write the division problem, ensuring that the divisor is a decimal.
- Draw a rectangle to represent the whole (numerator) and divide it into sections to represent the divisor (denominator).
- Distribute the numerator among the sections based on the divisor. Each section will represent a portion of the quotient.
- Count the number of sections that are filled in. This count represents the quotient.
- Remember to account for the decimal places in both the dividend and the quotient to get the accurate final result.