Metric System, The: Converting Metric Units: Unit Cancellation and Moving Decimals
This clip explains how to convert metric units using the unit cancellation method, which uses unit equivalences and conversion factors. The clip also points out that moving decimal points is a simple way to convert between metric units, although som...
Dividing Whole Numbers, Part 2: Summary: Dividing Whole Numbers, Part Two
This clip summarizes the key points in Part 2 of Dividing Whole Numbers, including the concepts of repeated subtraction and partial quotients. The clip also refers to long division, stating that what we've learned in this lesson is very much like lo...
Dividing Whole Numbers, Part 2: Comparing Methods of Division
This clip explains that dividing can sometimes be done more quickly for those comfortable with guessing the partial quotient rather than figuring it out. On the other hand, the method known as "long division" offers another approach altogether.
Dividing Whole Numbers, Part 2: Division Shortcut, A
This clip explains that, "
if you are dividing by a number less than 10, you may have learned to do all the work in your head." It then demonstrates the steps that one would go through in dividing 208 by 8.