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Division by Fractions (Part Two)
Investigate division through the use of array models. The lesson focuses on using area models to compare division as sharing with division as grouping. Students evaluate the usefulness and limitations of the two array models.
Curated OER
Division by Fractions (Part One)
Learners demonstrate array models to illustrate division as sharing and grouping. They demonstrate the array models to compare division as sharing with division as grouping. Pupils explore division problems are typically seen as either...
Curated OER
Study Buddies: Relating Multiplication And Division
These acitivities are designed for two! With a partner, problem solve and calculate the answers to fifteen word problems or mathematical equations. Scaffolding and coaching are included, and as an extension learners are prompted to...
Curated OER
Modeling Multiplication and Division of Fractions
Create models to demonstrate multiplication and division of fractions. Using fraction tiles to model fractions, pupils explore fractions on a ruler and use pattern blocks to multiply and divide. They also create number lines with fractions.
EngageNY
Writing Division Expressions
Express division using different expressions. Individuals learn to write division expressions both with and without the division symbol in the 13th lesson of a 36-part series. They consider both numerical and algebraic expressions...
EngageNY
Interpreting Division of a Whole Number by a Fraction—Visual Models
Connect division with multiplication through the use of models. Groups solve problems involving the division of a whole number by a fraction using models. The groups share their methods along with the corresponding division and...
Scholastic
Study Jams! Multiplication
What does baking cupcakes have to do with multiplication? Watch this video and find out as your class learns that multiplication is the repeated addition of equal groups. Properties of multiplication are also introduced with...
Curated OER
Relating Multiplication and Division
Help the class determine missing factors in equations by creating arrays. Through modeling and practice, they come to see the inverse relationship between multiplication and division. As an assessment, individuals build their own array...
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Multiplication Using Arrays
Explore the concept of multiplication by using arrays. Classmates use arrays to gain a better understanding of multiplication. They break arrays apart to model the distributive property of multiplication over addition. The relationship...
Curated OER
Handcarts - A Unique Form of Transportation
An interesting historical fact about how handcarts benefitted to the Mormon pioneers is the context behind this math lesson. Using given facts and figures regarding the handcart, pupil pairs create math word problems, share them with the...
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Picture Board
Learners divide a poster board so everyone gets the same amount of area to decorate. Youngsters talk about the different ways to divide a rectangle. They measure their lines to make sure that each piece is equal and then decorate their...
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Dividing by 4's
Third graders explore math functions by completing problem solving activities. In this division lesson, 3rd graders utilize the division strategies acquired earlier to divide multiple digit numbers by 4's. Students complete problems on...
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Area Model of Multiplication
Fifth graders build area models to represent multi-digit multiplication. This lesson is not complete, but having pupils learn first through hands-on experiences builds a solid mathematical foundation.
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Relating Multiplication and Division
Students use counters to review arrays and multiplication and learn arrays and division. In this multiplication and division lesson, students use counters to arrange multiplication equations and division equations.
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Multiplication and Division with Arrays
Students practice the commutative property, create and manipulate arrays and multiply and divide numbers.
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Division: Three Digit by Two Digit
For this division problem, students solve for the quotients in 24 three digit by two digit division problems. They use the long division method to find each quotient.
Helping with Math
Division: Four Digit by One Digit
Lengthen learners' long division skills with this single-page handout. They must use problem solving skills to find the quotient when a four-digit number is divided by one digit. This is a nice assignment for early in the process of...
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Math Match Up!
Help learners solve problems using multiplication and repeated addition. Using counters, learners will be paired up to solve problems. They will go through a series of questions and show models with the counters for the solution. Then...
New York City Department of Education
Isabella’s Garden
Create rows and rows of vegetables. Pupils use their knowledge of multiplication to find the number of vegetable shoots planted in a garden and ways to arrange the vegetables in the performance task. Teachers use the suggested unit...
Curated OER
Division: 4-Digit by 2-Digit
In this division learning exercise, students complete 18 problems, dividing 4 digit numbers by 2 digit numbers. Worksheet includes link to answers and additional worksheets.
Helping with Math
Division: 3-digit by 1-digit
Twenty-four problems fit neatly on this division instructional activity. For each, youngsters must divide a three-digit number by a single digit. There will be remainders in all of the problems, so make sure not to assign it until you...
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How To Rule Cell Division
Students explore cell division through auditory, visual and tactile stations that each describe a stage of cell division. Then they apply the information from the stations in a mini-homework project that is tailored to one of the...
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Partial Products
Young scholars use the partial products algorithm to complete multiplication problems. In this partial products lesson plan, students are introduced to the algorithm and connect the relationship to multiplication and division problems.
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Arrays Hooray
Second graders write and solve story problems which involve whole numbers, using addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division. They solve multiplication problems by using strategies other than counting all. They interpret and solve...