This week, we began our study in division concepts. We began the week by using the Distributive Property to help break down numbers into smaller parts, by distributing the value of the dividend and dividing all smaller parts by the divisor.
Example:
48 / 3 = (30 / 3) + (18 / 3)
48 / 3 = 10 + 6
48 / 3 = 16
Beginning on Tuesday, I introduced the idea of using "Partial Quotients" as a strategy. This strategy is very similar to the traditional algorithm, but it relates well to models and is a little more conceptual for students to truly understand why they are doing what they are doing. It is tricky, and takes lots of practice, but they are slowly but surely catching on! I'm proud of their hard work this week!
Here is a video to help you continue practicing this strategy at home:
Example:
48 / 3 = (30 / 3) + (18 / 3)
48 / 3 = 10 + 6
48 / 3 = 16
Beginning on Tuesday, I introduced the idea of using "Partial Quotients" as a strategy. This strategy is very similar to the traditional algorithm, but it relates well to models and is a little more conceptual for students to truly understand why they are doing what they are doing. It is tricky, and takes lots of practice, but they are slowly but surely catching on! I'm proud of their hard work this week!
Here is a video to help you continue practicing this strategy at home:
Next week, students will take the Quarterly CFA. This will cover EVERYTHING they have learned this Quarter in math. It will be given in 2 parts - Part 1 on Wednesday will cover Cycle 1 concepts (Place Value) and Part 2 will be given on Thursday (Multiplication and Division).