Full lesson	Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle}
Which subject	Mathematics
What topic	Long division
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 4
Class size	20
What curriculum
Include full script
Check previous homework
Ask some students to presents their homework
Add a physical break
Add group activities
Include homework
Show correct answers
Prepare slide templates
Number of slides	5
Create fill-in cards for students
Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments

Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Long Division

Topic

Long Division

Grade/Age Group

Grade 4

Subject

Mathematics

Length of Lesson

30 minutes

Number of Students

20

Objectives

• Students will understand the concept of long division.
• Students will be able to solve long division problems using the standard algorithm.
• Students will practice long division through group activities and independent work.
• Students will demonstrate their understanding through completion of practice problems on provided cards.

Materials

• Printable long division practice cards
• Whiteboard and markers
• Worksheets for guided practice
• Pencils and erasers
• Timer

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Long Division	5 min	Introduce the topic of long division. Discuss its importance and real-life applications. Provide a brief overview of the division process.
2	Explanation of Long Division	10 min	Explain the long division algorithm step-by-step using examples on the whiteboard. Highlight key terms such as dividend, divisor, quotient, and remainder.
3	Distribution of Practice Cards	5 min	Hand out long division practice cards to each student. Explain the purpose of the cards and what the students will need to fill in during the lesson.
4	Guided Practice	5 min	Work through a long division problem together as a class. Encourage students to follow along using their cards. Provide support as needed.
5	Independent Practice	3 min	Allow students to fill in their practice cards independently with additional long division problems. Walk around the class to assist as necessary.
6	Collecting Cards	2 min	Collect the printable cards or conduct a random check of the cards to assess understanding without requiring student presentations.
7	Homework Assignment	2 min	Assign homework related to long division. Provide clear instructions on what is expected. Remind students to practice at home.

Assessment

• Monitor students during guided and independent practice.
• Review printed cards for completion and understanding.
• Evaluate homework for further assessment of individual understanding of long division.

Conclusion

• Recap the lesson by highlighting the importance of mastering long division.
• Encourage students to ask questions if they are uncertain about any concepts.

Lesson script

Introduction to Long Division

"Good morning, class! Today, we are going to start learning about a very important math topic: long division. Division is a vital math skill that we use in our everyday lives, whether we are sharing things equally or solving problems involving numbers. By the end of this lesson, you will understand how to divide larger numbers using long division. Can anyone think of a situation where we might need to use division in real life?"

Pause for students’ responses.

"Great examples! Now, let's take a quick look at the process of division."

---

Explanation of Long Division

"Now, I’m going to explain the long division algorithm step-by-step. Let’s begin with some key terms."

"First, we have the dividend, which is the number we are dividing. Next is the divisor, the number we are dividing by. The result is called the quotient, and if there's any leftover, that is called the remainder."

On the whiteboard, write down these terms and their definitions.

"Let's go through a long division problem together. Say we have 345 divided by 5. I will guide you through the steps."

1. "Ask how many times 5 goes into the first digit of 345, which is 3. (It doesn’t, so we move to the next digit.)"
2. "Now, how many times does 5 go into 34? (It goes 6 times.) So, we write 6 above the line."
3. "Next, we multiply 6 by 5 to get 30 and write that underneath 34. Subtract 30 from 34 which gives us 4."
4. "Now we bring down the next digit, which is 5, to make 45."
5. "Now, how many times does 5 go into 45? (It goes 9 times.) So we write 9 above the line."
6. "Finally, multiply 9 by 5 to get 45, subtracting gives us 0. So, the answer is 69 with no remainder."

Make sure students follow along and take notes if needed.

---

Distribution of Practice Cards

"Now, it’s time for some hands-on practice! I’m going to hand out long division practice cards. Each card has several long division problems for you to solve."

Distribute the cards.

"Please pay attention as I explain what you will do with these cards. You will be using them throughout our lesson to practice long division. Don't worry, I’ll be here to help you!"

---

Guided Practice

"Let's work on a long division problem together as a class. I’ll write a new problem on the whiteboard, and I want you all to follow along on your cards."

Choose a new example, such as 472 divided by 8, and go through it step-by-step as you did previously.

"Make sure you’re writing everything down. If you have any questions as we go along, please raise your hand. I’m here to help!"

Encourage them to ask questions and offer assistance as needed.

---

Independent Practice

"Now it’s your turn! I would like each of you to choose a few long division problems from your practice cards to work on independently. Remember, you can do this!"

Set a timer for 3 minutes.

"I’ll be walking around to check if anyone needs help, so just raise your hand if you want me to come over."

---

Collecting Cards

"That’s time! Please put your practice cards on my desk. I’ll take a look at them to see how you did."

Collect the cards or do a random check as students finish.

"I'm going to review these cards to assess everyone's understanding of long division."

---

Homework Assignment

"Before we end today’s lesson, I want to assign some homework on long division. You will find a worksheet attached to your practice cards, with additional long division problems for you to solve at home."

Hold up the worksheet for students to see.

"Make sure to complete it, as it will help reinforce what you learned today. Also, remember to practice regularly, so you can master long division! If you have any questions about the homework assignment, feel free to ask."

Pause for questions.

"Fantastic! Let’s wrap up today's lesson. Who can tell me why mastering long division is important?"

Encourage a few responses.

"Great job today, everyone! Keep practicing, and remember, if you have questions, I'm here to help you anytime!"

Homework

1. What is the definition of a dividend in the context of long division?

2. In long division, what is the role of the divisor?

3. If you have the problem 648 divided by 3, what is the first step you should take?

4. When doing the long division of 924 by 4, how many times does 4 go into 9?

5. Describe how you would handle the situation if the divisor does not go into the first digit of the dividend.

6. Solve the following long division problem: 785 divided by 5. Show your work step-by-step.

7. After you finish a long division problem, what is the term for any number left over?

8. Why is it important to write the quotient correctly above the division line?

9. Create a long division problem using the numbers 1,234 and 6. Solve it and check your work.

10. Reflect on a situation in your daily life where you might need to use long division. Write a short paragraph explaining it.

Printables

| Question                                                               | Answer |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|
| What is the dividend in a long division problem?                     |       |
| Can you explain what a divisor is?                                   |       |
| What is the result of a division called?                             |       |
| What do we call any leftover amount after division?                  |       |
| In the example 345 divided by 5, how many times does 5 go into 34?  |       |
| What do you do after subtracting 30 from 34 in a long division?     |       |
| How many times does 5 go into 45?                                    |       |
| What is the final answer for 345 divided by 5?                       |       |
| Why is it important to practice long division?                        |       |
| What should you do if you have questions while solving long division? |       |