How to Teach 3 Digit by 1 Digit Division with Remainders | Free Worksheet
Divisions are fun things to do. When we want to divide or separate a big number into some equal number of groups, we take the help of division. Today, we have brought some exciting 3 digit by 1 digit division with remainders related activities.
For example, if you want to divide 25 mangoes among 5 people, then you must use division. I
n the following discussion, you will see how to teach 3 digit by 1 digit division with remainders. Let’s start today’s journey.
What Are Remainders in Division?
Before starting, we want to remind you of the basics of division. To do a division, you need to have two numbers. Dividend or the number you want to divide and the divisor, the number to divide with. A perfect or proper division does not have any remainder.
That means, when a dividend is fully or completely divided by the divisor without any remainder then that is a proper division. Look at the following image for better understanding. 
So, when does the term remainder come in work? Can you guess? Right! When the dividend is not divided completely by the divisor then a remainder appears.
The remainder is always smaller than the divisor. So, the divisor cannot divide it completely. The following image will give you more details about this topic. 
3 Exciting Activities to Teach Your Youngsters 3 Digit by 1 Digit Division with Remainders
In today’s discussion, you will see three exciting activities to teach your youngsters 3 digit by 1 digit division with remainders. Each activity works differently from each other, and each activity will require your youngsters to think differently for solving them.
Before starting all the activities, read the respective details and solve according to the instructions. Also, at the end of the discussion, you will find enough practice worksheets to enhance your skills regarding these types of problems.
Activity 1: Spin the Wheel to Find 3 Digit by 1 Digit Division with Remainders
Spinning wheel, we hope you heard about it. Our first activity is regarding the spinning wheel.
- In the center of the wheel, you will find the divisor. The outer layer consists of some dividends.
- The center part of the wheel is fixed, and the outer part can be rotated. Spin the wheel.
- Divide the dividend that comes under the marker after rotation.
- After division, write the quotients and the remainders if any in the outermost layer.
Activity 2: Do 3 Digit by 1 Digit Division with Remainders to Get Your Way Out
Another interesting activity of divisions with remainder is to find your way from the maze. To get out of the maze remember the following points.
- See the following riddle. Some divisions are given as your key to finding the way home.
- Remember that only the divisions that have remainder with the quotients are your way home.
- Find such divisions and color the respective fields and draw your way out.
Do your best and be victorious.Â
Activity 3: 3 Digit by 1 Digit Division with Remainders Word Problem
Unlike the above activities, here we are going to solve some simple word problems. The division is not directly given here. Rather you have to form the equation by simply understanding the word problem.Â
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In the above discussion, I have discussed some fun activities regarding 3 digit by 1 digit division with remainders including various worksheets. These examples will help your students enhance their skills regarding these types of division with remainders problems.
The free 3 digit by 1 digit division with remainders pdf is available for download below. You can download this practice sheet by clicking on the download button and printing it from your device.
Please feel free to give any feedback regarding this article. Also, if your little one is having trouble doing these activities, let us know in the comment section.
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