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  With smaller numbers, it’s easier to spot the remainder using basic multiplication facts. But it becomes much more challenging when students start working with larger problems. An elementary math tutor can step in to guide kids who need extra practice. Whether your child needs a refresher or is just learning, this step-by-step guide explains how to do long division with remainders in a way that’s easy to follow. What long division with remainders mean Before solving examples, it helps to understand the basics of long division and what each part of the problem means. Long division breaks a larger problem into smaller, easier steps. Let’s use 238 ÷ 3 as an example. The answer is 79 R1, where: 238 is the number being divided (the dividend) 3 is the number you're dividing by (the divisor) 79 is the result of the division (the quotient) 1 is what’s left over (the remainder) Long division is useful because it shows the remainder clearly, so you can see exactly w...

  Understanding the lowest common multiple (LCM) helps students work with fractions that have different denominators. Most children are introduced to this concept in 5th grade, when they start learning how to rewrite fractions with common denominators and solve problems involving uneven groups. In this blog, we’ll explain what the lowest common multiple is and how to make it easier for elementary students to grasp. And if your child could use extra support, an elementary math tutor can help reinforce these skills with one-on-one guidance. What is the lowest common multiple? The lowest common multiple (LCM) is the smallest number that two or more numbers have in common when listing their multiples. For example, the common multiples of 4 and 6 include 12 and 36. Since 12 is the smallest, it’s the lowest common multiple of 4 and 6. How to find the lowest common multiple LCM using the listing method This is a simple way to find the lowest common multiple, especially when wor...

  Does it feel like math is getting harder for your child? You’re not imagining it. Studies show that Canadian students’ math scores dropped by 15 points between 2018 and 2022 — that’s like missing nearly three-quarters of a school years’ worth of learning. What’s behind this trend? One key factor is math vocabulary. Aside from numbers, math is also about words — in fact, math and reading go hand-in-hand more than many people realize. Students who don’t have a good grasp of math vocabulary often struggle to understand what a problem is even asking, let alone how to solve it. An elementary math tutor can help your child build a stronger foundation in this area so that they can solve math problems confidently and feel less anxious about math class. How spiral learning helps kids retain math vocabulary At PALS Learning Center in Piscataway, our elementary math tutors use a spiral learning approach to help students grow their vocabulary and problem-solving skills at the same t...