LPS Objectives
Divide a three digit number by a one digit divisor
Decide where to place the first digit in the quotient
Use multiplication rules to help solve division problems
Learn to multiply three factors
NDE Standards
4.2.1 By the end of fourth grade, students will estimate, add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers without and with calculators and solve word problems.
Rationale
This particular student came to the resource room for support in math, but does not actually have math goals on his IEP. He was struggling with the classroom setting and learning the skill the class was working on. He greatly benefits from one-on-one support with complex, multi step processes. Division is a multi step process and he needed help understanding, comprehending, and remembering the steps.
Vocabulary
Divide/Division
Multiply/Multiplication
Computer
Goals
The student will be able to use the computer to review multiplication skills and practice division problems.
Objectives
The student will be able to use the computer to review multiplication skills by choosing one game on Math Deluxe.
The student will be able to use the computer to practice division skills by choosing one game on Math Deluxe.
Materials
Computer
Math Deluxe CD
Procedure
• Give the student a verbal preview while showing them what the games look like on the program. This allows them to have a visual of the different games.
• Have the student select one of the multiplication games to play.
• Play through the game with the student and then fade out and have the student play independently.
• Have the student select one of the division games to play.
• Play the game with the student and then fade out and have the student play independently.
Assessment
Teacher observation while the student is playing the games.
Collection of scratch paper, if used, to look at student's work.
Adaptations
Give the student scratch paper to solve the problems and then transfer the answers to the computer.
Have the student play an easier version of the game.
Work through each game entirely with the student.
Have the student play the multiplication game, take a break from the computer, then play the division game.