Area Model Division with 2-Digit Divisors and Game

Subject: Math, Numbers and Operations Fractions

Type: 1 Lesson Plan

Skills:

• Collaborate with peers to practice the "language" of math, attend to precision and reason abstractly & quantitatively
• Practice using the area model, repeated subtraction and mental math to find whole-number quotients of whole numbers with up to four-digit dividends and two-digit divisors
• Demonstrate their understanding of these skills by playing a game to create and solve problems in teams
• Complete an exit slip to help you determine instructional next steps

Materials Needed:

• Blank paper
• Pencil, crayons/colored pencils
• Document camera or whiteboard

Printable Resources:

• Student Resources:
  • “Exit Slips”  (1 copy per student)
  • “Area Model Division Practice” (2-versions 3-digit by 2-digit & 4-digit by 2-digit)  (1 copy per student)
• Teacher Resources:
  • “Exit Slips” Answer Key  (1 copy for teacher)
  • “Area Model Division Practice” (2-versions 3-digit by 2-digit & 4-digit by 2-digit) Sample Answer Ideas (1 copy for teacher)

CCSS: 5.NBT.6, MP2, MP4, MP6, MP7, & MP8