This math unit advances through a series of concepts dealing with decimal division, beginning with the basics and moving toward more complex operations. Initially, students practice dividing decimal numbers by whole tenths and single-digit numbers, focusing on both short and long division methods to solidify their foundational understanding of decimal operations. They then progress to more complicated tasks such as dividing whole numbers by decimal tenths and decimals by whole hundredths, which trains them in the subtleties of decimal behavior in division. Further advancement leads to division tasks involving larger numbers (tens, hundreds, thousands) and moving on to dividing decimals by decimals in tenths, adding complexity to their understanding of precision in decimal division. The unit continues by integrating divisions by negative powers of ten and using division as a fraction by powers of ten (both positive and negative), which elucidate the shifting of decimal points. In conclusion, students are encouraged to manipulate and simplify expressions with powers of ten, enabling them to interpret numerical expressions through division operations that yield decimals, reinforcing comprehensive mastery over decimal division.
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Divide these numbers, given the hint