LPS Objectives
Divide a three digit number by a one digit divisor
Decide where to place the first digit in the quotient
NDE Standards
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 student does not have any specific math goals on their IEP but division was a difficult unit and it was felt that his needs could best be met in the resource room. He enjoys working on the computer and it was beneficial for him to be able to see the problems solved.
Vocabulary
Division
Divisor
Quotient
Multiply
Subtract
Bring down
Goals
The student will be able to identify the parts of a division problem.
The student will be able to solve division problems with and without remainders.
Objectives
The student will be able to identify the divisor, dividend and quotient when given division problems.
The student will be able to solve three digit by one digit division problems correctly in 4 out of 5 opportunities.
The student will be able to identify remainders in division problems.
Materials
Pencil
Division worksheet
Marker board and marker
Computer
Procedure
• Have student get their math materials out and ready.
• Draw a division problem on the board and label the different parts in different colors and have the student copy this on their own paper.
• Write a sample problem on the board and walk through each step, giving a picture cue for each step. The student will copy the work as the problem is solved.
Divide
Multiply
Subtract
Bring Down
• Slowly go through the sample problem thinking out loud through each of these steps. Give the student a visual representation of what division looks like.
• Continue working through problems with the student, thinking aloud on each problem to reiterate the steps and the process.
• After the student has completed five problems, have them review multiplication facts on the computer.
• In order to give the student additional review and change the activity, have the student practice multiplication facts and basic division facts on the math shark handheld game.
Assessment
Teacher observation during instruction
Collection of student's math folder
Adaptations
Write out the picture cues on the worksheet or at the top of the paper.
Give the student less problems before computer time.
Walk through each problem with the student, solving the problem on the board so they can see an example.
Work on two digit by one digit division problems longer until the student gets fluent at those, then move into three digit by one digit division problems.