Solving Word Problems by Dividing Decimals

Sheena Doria

This educational video guides students through the process of solving word problems involving the division of decimals using a structured four-step method: Understand, Plan, Solve, and Check. The video uses a relatable real-world scenario involving calculating the amount of meat in hamburgers to demonstrate these concepts practically. The content breaks down the problem-solving process into manageable chunks. It begins by identifying what is asked and what data is given, moves to visualizing the problem with a bar model to create a number sentence, demonstrates the long division algorithm step-by-step, and concludes by verifying the answer through multiplication and repeated addition. Teachers can use this video to introduce or reinforce the steps of mathematical problem-solving. It is particularly useful for helping students bridge the gap between reading a word problem and setting up the correct arithmetic operation, as well as modeling how to perform long division with decimals and check their work for accuracy.