Unlock the secret to dividing decimals with ease in our latest blog post!
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Why Dividing Decimals Can Be So Difficult
Dividing a decimal by another decimal can be challenging, especially for children with ADHD, Dyslexia, and other learning disabilities. Many students struggle with this concept, leading to frustration and a lack of confidence in their math skills.
Without mastering this fundamental skill, children may face difficulties in more advanced math topics, hindering their overall academic performance. The struggle to grasp decimal division can be particularly discouraging for children with learning disabilities, making math feel like an insurmountable obstacle.
Why Mastering Decimal Division Matters
Dividing decimals is a core skill that students will encounter in both their academic journey and real-world applications. From calculating discounts at the store to dividing measurements in cooking or construction, this concept is essential for practical problem-solving.
When children don’t develop a clear understanding of dividing decimals, they risk falling behind in more complex math concepts such as ratios, proportions, and algebra. This is why building a strong foundation now can set the stage for future success.
The Solution: Easy-to-Follow Strategies That Work
The solution lies in using simple yet effective strategies, like Area Division, which has shown incredible results. In our blog post, your child will:
✅ Discover Simple Strategies: Learn effective methods to divide decimals easily.
✅ Build Confidence: Our techniques are designed to help children with ADHD, Dyslexia, and other learning disabilities.
✅ Achieve Success: Virtually all students who have learned these strategies have passed standards-based assessments for dividing decimals.
Proven Techniques for Learning Decimal Division
Our interactive video tutorials break down challenging concepts into easy-to-follow steps. Each tutorial guides students through the problem-solving process using visual aids and step-by-step explanations. Here are some proven techniques included in our program:
- Area Division Strategy: Visualizing division as sections within a grid helps children grasp the concept of how decimals are divided. By seeing the numbers broken into parts, the process becomes easier to understand.
- Counting by Numbers: For students who struggle with multiplication facts, our “Counting by Numbers” strategy helps reinforce patterns through repetition, reducing frustration.
- Play-Pause-Copy Method: Students watch a small portion of the video, pause to write down the steps, and repeat until the problem is solved. This method mimics having a personal tutor guiding your child step by step.
This is the final article in a series of seven. Each article is a complete lesson on division. If you have not read the first article, you can click here to read why my strategies are so very successful. In this seventh article we will focus on divided a decimal by another decimal. Every problem has its own video tutorial, offering immediate online tutoring for your child.
1.026 ÷ 82 = 0.38
For a child learning to divide – Nothing is more frustrating than when they do NOT know all their multiplication facts. It stops them dead in their tracks, making division virtually impossible. My goal is for children is to memorize their multiplication facts. However, until they know all their facts, they need a strategy. Counting by the numbers is the easiest strategy to learn. Therefore, I have added counting by the numbers to the end of each and every video. Children who do not know all their multiplication facts should watch and count with me at the end of each of these videos until they can count by all the number on their own. Repetition of this strategy will help in all areas of math that require multiplication. Once a child knows all their multiplication facts, they can stop the videos after the problem is solved and before Counting by the Numbers begins.
I have scaffold the problems in each lesson.
The first problem in this article is a “Watch Me” problem. The second is a “Work with Me” problem. All the rest are “On Your Own” problems.
*If your child needs a bit more support, they should complete the “On Your Own” problems as a “Work with Me” problem. I have a number of students with gaps in their learning and others with a variety of learning disabilities. I have had incredible success, by having those students complete 5 to 7 problems within each lesson as a “Work with Me” problem. They play a bit of the video, then pause it and copy, then watch a bit more, pause it and copy. My students Play – Pause – and Copy until the entire problem is solved. This is like having a personal tutor working through each and every problem with your child. Every one of my students who has used this strategy has passed the Common Core Proficiency Exam.
How to do Long Division with Online Tutoring in Math: Challenge 1
Watch Me
Skunk Juice
Sulky the Skunk’s Stinky Sprays!
Sulky the Skunk has been chased by more dogs than any other skunk in the world! Sulky is a sweet little fella, but when chased, he sprays, and the dogs cry!
Whenever Sulky tries to eat some tasty garbage, he gets chased. Each time, he sprays 0.8 ounces of skunk juice. Last week, Sulky sprayed a total of 55.2 ounces!
❓ How many dogs did Sulky spray?
Hint: 55.2 ÷ 0.8 = n
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How to do Long Division with Online Tutoring in Math: Challenge 2
Work With Me
Surfer King
Surf King’s Big Wave Challenge!
You are the king of surfing! ♂️ You love the thrill of riding big waves. Last year, you surfed a total of 17.1 miles.
To count a ride as a Surf Run, you must go from where the wave starts breaking all the way to the beach. Each Surf Run is 0.6 miles long.
❓ How many Surf Runs did you complete last year?
Hint: 17.1 ÷ 0.6 = n
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Gather your materials and press PLAY. We’ll solve this problem together, while you watch the math tutorial video below.
How to do Long Division with Online Tutoring in Math: Challenge 3
On Your Own
Waterfall Hike
The Majestic Waterfall Hike!
You love hiking! ️⛺ On one of your adventures, you came across a majestic waterfall that was 28.8 miles from the trailhead where your parents parked.
You walked 0.8 miles per hour to reach it.
❓ How many hours did it take you to get to the waterfall?
Hint: 28.8 ÷ 0.8 = n
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Once you complete the problem – Hit PLAY on the math tutorial video below. Good Luck!
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Real-Life Applications of Decimal Division
Decimal division isn’t just a textbook concept—it’s a vital skill used in everyday life. Here are some real-world applications that make decimal division relevant to your child:
✅ Cooking and Baking: Dividing recipe ingredients accurately is crucial to getting the right flavor and texture.
✅ Shopping and Budgeting: Calculating discounts, comparing prices, and dividing total bills help children develop valuable life skills.
✅ Sports and Fitness: Tracking progress, dividing workout sets, and measuring running distances often involve dividing decimals.
✅ STEM Careers: From computer programming to engineering, dividing decimals plays a critical role in higher-level problem-solving.
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Case Study: How Decimal Division Transformed One Student’s Learning
Meet Jessica, a 5th grader who struggled with dividing decimals for over a year. Despite multiple tutoring sessions, she continued to fall behind. After using The Teacher’s Dungeon’s “Play-Pause-Copy” method and practicing the Area Division strategy, Jessica’s understanding drastically improved. Within just one month, she confidently completed her decimal division assessments, scoring above grade level. Jessica’s newfound math confidence carried over into other subjects, improving her overall academic success.