Third Grade Long Division

1. Long Division

2. Long Division
• Long division is as simple as memorizing the
people in this family.
Dad Mom Sister Brother
Rover Coco

3. Long Division
• Each person represents a step in the long
division process.
Dad
Mom
Sister
Brother
Rover
1. Divide
2. Multiply
3. Subtract
4. Bring down
5. Repeat or
Remainder
Coco
6. Check!

4. Step 1 in Long Division
• Divide 2 into first
number in the dividend.
2 ) 64
• Think how many 2’s
will fit into 6.
3
How many 2’s
will go into 6?
2 x 3 = 6!!!• Write that number directly
above the number you
divided into.
Dad
1. Divide

5. Step 2 in Long Division
• Multiply the divisor
times the first
number in the quotient.
2 ) 64
• Write your answer
directly under the 6
or the number you
just divided into.
3
2 x 3 = 6
2. Multiply
Mom
6

6. Step 3 in Long Division
• Draw a line under the 6.
2 ) 64
• Write a subtraction sign
next to the 6.
33. Subtract
6
Sister
• Subtract 6 from 6.
• Write your answer directly below the 6.
0

7. Step 4 in Long Division
• Go to the next number in
the dividend to the right of
the 6.
2 ) 6 4
• Draw an arrow under the 4.
34. Bring
down
6
• Bring the 4 down next to the 0.
0
Brother
4

8. Step 5 in Long Division
• This is where you decide
whether you repeat the
5 steps of division.
2 ) 6 4
• If your divisor can divide into your new number,
4, or if you have numbers in the dividend
that have not been brought down, you repeat
the 5 steps of division.
35. Repeat or
Remainder
6
0 4
Rover

9. Step 1 in Long Division
• Divide 2 into your new
number, 4.
2 ) 6 4
• Place your answer
directly above the 4
in your quotient.
31. Divide
6
0 4
Dad
2

10. Step 2 in Long Division
• Multiply your divisor, 2,
with your new number
in the quotient, 2.
2 ) 6 4
• Place your answer
directly under the 4.
32. Multiply
6
0 4
2
Mom
4

11. Step 3 in Long Division
• Draw a line under the
bottom 4.
2 ) 6 4
• Draw a subtraction sign.
33. Subtract
6
0 4
2
4
Sister
• Subtract & place answer
under the line. 0

12. Step 4 in Long Division
• Look at your dividend to
see if there are any
more numbers to bring
down.
2 ) 6 4
34. Bring down
6
0 4
2
4
0
• If not, move to step 5.
Brother

13. Step 5 in Long Division
• Since there are no more
numbers to bring down
& 4 minus 4 equals
zero, we have finished the
problem. 64 divided 2
equals 32.
2 ) 6 4
35. Repeat or
Remainder
6
0 4
2
4
0
Rover

14. Step 6 in Long Division
Coco
6. Check your answer with
Multiplication. Multiply your
quotient and divisor.
32 (quotient)
x 2 (divisor)
64 (matches the dividend)

15. 2 ) 6 4
3
6
0 4
2
4
0
You did it!
You’re so
smart!
You’re
awesome!
Cool
Dude!
Woof!