Estimating

Quotient
Learning Targets
 Divide whole numbers by 10, 100, and
1,000
 Estimate quotient of whole numbers by
rounding off and using compatible
numbers
 Integrate division in proper division of
time.
28,000 ÷ 10 = 2,800
28,000 ÷ 100 = 280
28,000 ÷ 1000 = 28
13,265 ÷ 10 = 1,326 r.5
13,265 ÷ 100= 1,32 r.65
13,265 ÷ 1000= 13 r.265
4,600 ÷ 10

460
6,589 ÷ 100

65 r. 89
14,600 ÷ 1000

14 r. 600
Estimating Quotient by Rounding Off

84 ÷ 4
80 ÷ 4

20
Estimating Quotient by Rounding Off

36,545 ÷ 22
40,000 ÷ 20
2000
Estimating Quotient by Rounding Off

3,624 ÷ 81
4,000 ÷ 80

50
Estimating Quotient using Compatible Numbers

437 ÷ 9
400 ÷ 9
Estimating Quotient using Compatible Numbers

Compatible numbers are numbers

that contain a basic division fact…
8,100 ÷90
720 ÷ 8
144,000 ÷ 120
Estimating Quotient using Compatible Numbers

437 ÷ 9
450 ÷ 9
50
Estimating Quotient using Compatible Numbers

230 ÷ 73

21 0 ÷ 70 = 3

© 2007 M. Tallman
 Your Turn
Estimate 8,924 ÷ 86
9,000 ÷ 90 =
Rounded Number:_________
Estimate:____________
900 ÷ 9 = 100
 Your Turn
Estimate 5,346 ÷ 13
5,000 ÷ 10 =
Rounded Number:_________
Estimate:____________
500 ÷ 1 = 500
 Your Turn
Estimate 468 ÷ 8
48 ÷ 8 = 6
Division Fact:_________
480 ÷ 8 = 60
Estimate:____________
 Your Turn
Estimate5,620 ÷ 5
Division Fact:_________
55 ÷ 5 = 11
Estimate:____________
5,500 ÷ 5 = 1,100
 Your Turn
Estimate1,976 ÷ 9
Division Fact:_________
18 ÷ 9 = 2
Estimate:____________
1,800 ÷ 9 = 200
Why does proper division of time create
a multiple effect in your
accomplishment in school, home and
everywhere?