T4T Gr 5 C2 Task- George's Division Strategy
This task is from Tools 4 NC Teachers. Students explore George's strategy and need to determine how to help him. This is remixable.
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George is having a hard time solving division problems, and he has asked you for his help. Here is George’s strategy:
485 ÷ 4 = ?
4 ÷ 4 = 1
8 ÷ 4 = 2
5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1
1 + 2 + 1 = 4
484 ÷ 4 = 4 r 1
What is George doing wrong? Explain how George can fix his strategy so that it works. Why does this strategy work?