Learn Long Division Methods

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Division is one of the least mastered skills. (yet it is vital to basic algebra and fractions)
You have made a very mature decision by coming to this page and I will be very glad to help you!

Step 1 - Memorize the Division Facts.
- Our online flash cards don't get lost or ruined! Choose the tables that you need help with!
- Guess quickly and don't count on your fingers! You will learn the facts with due practice!
Step 2 - Choose the method that you find easiest.
- Math6.org offers 3 ways to divide - all of them get the right answer!
  - Standard Style - will review the way your teacher probably showed you.
    - Takes a lot of paper - great estimation and multiplying skills.
  - Divisor Table Division - Take the guess work and multiplication out of your division problems! Divisor Table Division will do the hard work for you! Plus - as an added bonus - being able to make divisor tables will help you with multiples later.
  - Guess, Guess, Guess - Using estimation to find an exact answer turns out not to be very popular - but I like it! Check it out - you might find that you like it too!
Step 3 - Practice, Practice, Practice.
- Watch the Math6.org lessons to see how to quickly master a skill.
- Follow the steps - do exactly what we do!
- Try the Guided Practices - you complete a problem, then click "show answer" to see if you got the right answer and if you followed the steps.
- Complete the practice quizzes!
  - Repetition is the heart and soul of mastery
    - Athletes, musicians, movie stars and all the people we admire are great because they have practiced...and practiced...and practiced some more!
  - Work your way from 1 digit divisors all the way up to the master's only practices!
  - Math6.org quizzes will get you ready to pass your class...and your grade!

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