Chapter 2 · Multiplying and dividing by two-digit numbers

Lesson 2.11 · Dividing two-digit or three-digit numbers by a two-digit number (3)

Hua's Classroom for Shanghai Maths — One Lesson One Exercise (English edition, pages 52–54).

Grade 3 Second Semester Pages 52–54 ECNU Press

Lesson Alignment

How this Shanghai Maths lesson connects to learning goals, Common Core, and Eureka Math.

Learning Objectives

Students will be able to:

  1. 01Adjust trial quotient when first digits are alike. (Question 1)
  2. 02Divide with divisors like 28, 32, … (Question 2)
  3. 03Solve area / width problems from length. (Question 3–4)

Common Core Standards

CodeStandard (focus for this lesson)
4.NBT.B.6Division strategies.
3.MD.C.7Area and missing side.

Eureka Math Correspondence

Shanghai MathsFocusEureka Math
TrialSame leading digitG4 M3
Area196 m², length 28G3 M4

Core Concepts

When first digits match, use smaller trial quotient (e.g. 220÷30).

Trial Quotient

Both have same first digit → try a smaller quotient first.

Adjust Down

$220 \div 30$: try 5, not 7 — $30 \times 7$ too big.

Area Problems

Area ÷ length = width; compare width and length.

Key Terms & Definitions (Reference)

Quick glossary for this lesson.

TermDefinition
Leading digitFirst digit of dividend and divisor.
Adjust quotientReduce trial if product too large.

Key Answers

Quick reference for this lesson’s exercise answers.

1. Let’s try

  1. $89\div28=3\cdots5$
  2. $80\div28=2\cdots24$
  3. $421\div57=7\cdots22$
  4. $134\div19=7\cdots1$
  5. $222\div28=7\cdots26$
  6. $738\div78=9\cdots36$

2. Column method

  • $88\div22=4$;\; $72\div36=2$;\; $38\div19=2$
  • $188\div22=8\cdots12$;\; $272\div36=7\cdots20$;\; $138\div19=7\cdots5$

3. Number sentences

  1. $656\div82=8$
  2. $413\div59=7$

4. Application

  1. $21\,\text{m}$ shorter
  2. $870$;\; $6$ times; remainder $90$
  3. $3$ weeks $4$ days

5. Enhancement (sample fills)

  • $674\div16=42\cdots2$;\; $213\div22=9\cdots15$