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Side-By-Side Division Algorithms Lesson PlanSide-By-Side Division Algorithms Lesson Plan
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Grade
3rd - 6th
Subjects
Math
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For Teacher Use
Duration
3 hrs
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Year
2013
Lesson Plan

Side-By-Side Division Algorithms

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Show classes how to work their way through the algorithms. The long division lesson plan shows five algorithms in dividing multi-digit numbers by a single digit. The algorithms include partial quotients, stacking method, place value long division, traditional long division, and short division. Within the three examples, the methods deal with division with and without remainders.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

division, division no remainders, division multiple digit, division with remainders, long division, long division no remainders, long division with remainders, algorithms, guess and check, place value

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Group learners to get a balance of preferred methods to give everyone the experience of seeing and using a different division algorithm

Classroom Considerations

  • Time will vary depending upon the grade level and the experience the class has with long division
  • Pupils should be comfortable with single-digit division

Pros

  • Makes the connection between each algorithm
  • Provides detailed discussion on what happens in each step of the algorithms

Cons

  • None

Common Core

3.OA.A.3 4.NBT.B.6 5.NBT.B.6 6.NS.B.2

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