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    The Logic of Long Division
    The Logic of Long Division
    The Logic of Long Division
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    The Logic of Long Division

    By Ned Tarrington

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    This book teaches the mechanics and methodology of long division, a procedure for dividing numbers without the need for an electronic calculator. Starting with basic concepts, the book explains the procedure step by step, discussing divisor, dividend, and quotient. Each chapter presents more information, gradually building an intuitive comprehension of long division.

    Chock full of examples and easily navigable problems with complete solutions, the student has ample opportunity to hone an understanding of long division.

    A Tarrington Math Series Book. Most appropriate for grades 5 to 8.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherNed Tarrington
    Release dateJan 29, 2011
    ISBN9781458129376
    The Logic of Long Division
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    Ned Tarrington

    As a long time fan of fairy tales and the joyous enthusiasm of youth, Ned presents stories appropriate to children of all ages. Whether the story teaches and instructs the student, or merely entertains, the act of reading should always expand our comprehension of the world about us. With three university degrees, he continues to write for education as well as adventure.Contests/Awards:Honorable Mention, May 2009 Short Story Contest, Writers’ Journal, “Slide Heights”Third Prize, November 2007 Travel Writing Contest, Writers’ Journal, “Out Wickenburg Way”

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      The Logic of Long Division - Ned Tarrington

      The Logic of Long Division

      By Ned Tarrington

      *****

      A Tarrington Math Series Book

      Most appropriate for grades 5 - 8

      *****

      Smashwords Edition, License Notes

      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each person you share it with. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then you should return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      Copyright 2011 by Ned Tarrington

      http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/nedtarrington

      *****

      Table of Contents

      Chapter 1 -- Introduction

      Chapter 2 -- How It Works

      Chapter 3 -- A Large Dividend

      Chapter 4 -- Further Investigation

      Chapter 5 -- A Larger Divisor

      Chapter 6 -- Remainders

      Chapter 7 -- Completed Examples

      Chapter 8 -- Problems

      Chapter 9 -- Problem Solutions

      Chapter 10 -- Advanced Concepts

      Chapter 11 -- Advanced Concepts Completed Examples

      Chapter 12 -- Advanced Problems

      Chapter 13 -- Advanced Problem Solutions

      *****

      Chapter 1 -- Introduction

      Contrary to popular belief, you do not need a calculator to divide two numbers. Before the advent of modern technology a pen and paper worked just fine. Here we will review a standard method used long before the electronic calculator,

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