PARTIAL QUOTIENTS DIVISION - not traditional, please!

Dear Parents,

The past few days we have been learning the partial quotients algorithm to divide large numbers.  This is a completely different method than the way we adults were taught in school.  Even though it might be easier to just show your child to solve (homework) division problems the traditional way, it is extremely important that you try and help them use the partial quotients method. Otherwise, it can become even more confusing for your child, right now!  Remember that Everyday Math Online - www.everydaymathonline.com - is your support during this process!  There is a plethora of both online and printable information on all of the various algorithms which are taught. 

First, log onto the Everyday Math website with your child's student login, and click on the Family Resources launch button (see below).

Next, you'll be taken to a page titled "Free Family Resources."  Select the button "Algorithms in Everyday Mathematics," and you will then be lead through a list of other options (see below).  For a video tutorial on the partial quotients method, choose from any of the online resources.

I hope this information helps you.  We will be learning the traditional division method later on this week.  As for now, students need to practice division using the partial quotients method.  Thank you for your continued support!