Work one place at a time from the left: divide, multiply, subtract, bring down the next digit, repeat. Check: quotient × divisor + remainder = the starting number.
dividendthe number being divided
divisorthe number you divide by
quotientthe answer to a division
remainderwhat's left over
Watch for: A remainder as big as the divisor, which means one more fits. Skipping a 0 in the quotient when a place is too small to divide. Bringing down two digits at once.
At home: Share a pile of dried beans or pasta equally into a few cups and count what's left: that's the remainder.
Sample sheet and answer key
Luna's Space Adventure
Grade 4 · Long division · 4.NBT.B.6
NameDate
Astronaut Luna is exploring a far-off corner of space. Solve each problem to help Luna's mission go smoothly!
Divide
Divide, multiply, subtract, bring down. Write any remainder with R.
1
9905
2
4438
3
3265
4
3957
5
7803
6
9645
What does the remainder mean?
1
Luna puts 122 space snacks into boxes of 7. How many space snacks are left over after filling as many boxes as possible?
space snacks
2
144 children are going on a trip. Each van holds 7 children. How many vans are needed so everyone can go?
vans
Sheet
Luna's Space Adventure
Grade 4 · Long division · 4.NBT.B.6
Answer key
Astronaut Luna is exploring a far-off corner of space. Solve each problem to help Luna's mission go smoothly!
Divide
Divide, multiply, subtract, bring down. Write any remainder with R.
1
100 R59905
check: 100 × 9 + 5 = 905
2
109 R24438
check: 109 × 4 + 2 = 438
3
88 R13265
check: 88 × 3 + 1 = 265
4
3193957
check: 319 × 3 = 957
5
114 R57803
check: 114 × 7 + 5 = 803
6
71 R69645
check: 71 × 9 + 6 = 645
What does the remainder mean?
1
Luna puts 122 space snacks into boxes of 7. How many space snacks are left over after filling as many boxes as possible?
17 × 7 = 119, then 122 − 119 = 3
3space snacks
2
144 children are going on a trip. Each van holds 7 children. How many vans are needed so everyone can go?
20 × 7 = 140, then 20 + 1 = 21
21vans
Answer key
New problems every time, three levels (gentle, core and stretch), themes to pick from, a second page if you want one. Each sheet comes with an answer key and a one-page guide for grown-ups.
