Division of Whole Numbers: Long Division

Subject: Math, Numbers and Operations Fractions

Type: 1 Lesson Plan

Skills:

• Collaborate with peers to practice the "language" of division and attend to precision
• • Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others
  • Model with mathematics
• Utilize prior division knowledge to practice the traditional algorithm for dividing with one digit divisors
• Find whole-number quotients and remainders with up to four-digit dividends and one-digit divisors
• Use strategies based on place value, the properties of operations, and/or the relationship between multiplication and division
• Practice the algorithm for dividends up to 4 digits in size
• Complete an exit slip to help you determine next instructional steps

Materials Needed:

• Blank white paper
• Pencil & crayons/colored pencils
• Scissors
• Document camera or whiteboard

   

Printable Resources:

• Student Resources:
  • “Exit Slips” (1 copy per student)
  • “Long Division Practice” (1 copy per student)
  • “Number Cards” (1 copy per student)
• Teacher Resources:
  • "Long Division Practice” Answer Keys (1 copy per student)
  • “Number Cards” (1 copy for display)

CCSS: 4.NBT.6, MP2, MP4, MP6