Division & Fractions Introduction

Learning objective:

1) Understand meaning of division.

2) Learn how to calculate division with remainders.

3) Learn how to convert division with remainders to mixed numbers and improper fractions.

Grade Levels: 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade

Number of Participants: 1- 4

Activity Sequence Number: D.1

Skills:

Develops: Division, Fractions, Number Sense

Develops & Uses: Number Lines

NCTM Standards:

Pre-K - 2

N/A

Grades 3 - 5

1.1.2 Recognize equivalent representations for the same number and generate them by composing and decomposing numbers.

1.2.0 Understand meanings of operations and how they relate to each other.

1.2.1 Understand various meanings of multiplication and division.

1.2.2 Understand effects of multiplying and dividing whole numbers.

1.2.3 Identify and use relationships between operations, such as division as the inverse of multiplication to solve problems.

Grades 6 - 9

1.1.1 Work flexibly with fractions, decimals and percents to solve problems.

1.2.1 Understand the meaning and effects of arithmetic operations with fractions, decimals and integers.

1.3.2 Develop and analyze algorithms for computing with fractions, decimals and integers and develop fluency in their use.

6.1.0 Build new mathematical knowledge through problem solving.

Tips & Tricks:

This is also a good activity to use with middle school student to help them fill in the gaps in conceptual understanding.

Response to Intervention Tier:

1,2,3