[nabs-l] Long Division

[Kathryn Webster]

Good morning Jessica,

	I will say, I hardly remember what methods I used when completing
long division problems since I now rely heavily on Excel and calculators,
but I will try my best to suggest some alternative tecniques.

First, Excel would be an interesting way of setting up problems on a
grid-like format. For example, if you were going to do 210 divided by 3, you
could put 3 in cell a2, and then 210 in cells b2, c2, and d2 merged
together. Then, as you approach the problem, you can put the work you've
done, for example, 3 into 21, which is 7 above the 1 in c1. With complex
problems, you have the grid below the initial problem to put subtraction
symbols, other numbers, and line it up how you would want it.

Second, the Braille writer is not a bad idea. You could set up the problem
with lines and the little house, so once you roll out the paper, you can
understand the work you've done. This way is more tedious and difficult when
it comes to fixing mistakes, but it is a way to visualize the problem.

Good luck; and we are here for you if any more questions arise.

Best,
Kathryn

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hello all.
Currently, I am in a high school precalculous class. The latest subject we
have delved into is long division. In my algebra class two years ago, I had
a para figure out how to do this linearly through a braille writer, rather
than trying to do it the common, spacial way to do it which made absolutely
no sense. Now, of course, when I need it again, I don't remember how this
was done. Does anyone have methods for doing long division linearly or any
other tips?
Any help would be appreciated.
Jessica.

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