Divide, multiply, subtract, bring down
Long division has a rhythm. Work one problem on the board and say each step out loud, then have kids chant the steps with you on the next one. A silly memory line like "Does McDonald's Sell Burgers?" helps the order stick.
Why it works: showing first, practicing together, then letting kids try alone is the "gradual release" model teachers have relied on for decades (Pearson and Gallagher, 1983).
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