Dr. Cotter on Division
January 2, 2024
Long division used to be considered the ultimate goal of arithmetic. An earlier division algorithm was so complicated it wasn’t taught until college. Today
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2023 Summer Game #6: Quotient and Remainder
July 25, 2023
Question: How do you divide 14 potatoes between 4 people?Answer: Mash them. Hahahaha! Most children do not enjoy solving division problems – especially problems
2021 Summer Game #17: Remainders Game
September 21, 2021
This summer, I was the decorations coordinator for our local VBS program. I found it a demanding position because I am in charge of
Winter Games: Remainder Hearts
February 6, 2020
Ah, the challenge of division, never mind the distraction of remainders! How can you find a fun way to practice these concepts? Well, we