Mathematics for Elementary Teachers: A Conceptual Approach, 8/e
Whole Numbers
3.4 Division and Exponents
Special Topics
Section 3.4
Division and Exponents: Presents two concepts of division and illustrates the long division algorithm with base ten pieces. Techniques for mental calculation and estimation of quotients are introduced and examples are given of exponents and order of operations. Subsections: Models for Division Algorithms; Division Theorem; Mental Calculations; Estimation of Quotients; Exponents; Order of Operations; Problem-Solving Application One-page Math Activity: Division with Base Five Pieces