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What topic	Division
What length (min)	30
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Lesson Plan: Division

Subject: Mathematics
Topic: Division
Grade: 4
Duration: 30 minutes

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Objectives

• Students will understand the concept of division as the process of sharing or grouping.
• Students will be able to solve basic division problems.
• Students will learn how to use division in word problems.

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Materials Needed

• Whiteboard and markers
• Worksheets with division problems
• Counters (e.g., small blocks or chips)
• Projector (if available)

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Introduction (5 minutes)

1. Begin the lesson by asking students if they’ve ever shared something with friends (like candy or toys).
2. Explain that division is similar to sharing. When we divide, we are splitting a total into equal parts.
3. Write a simple division problem on the whiteboard (e.g., 12 ÷ 4).

Direct Instruction (10 minutes)

1. Explain Key Concepts:

   • Define the terms: dividend (the number to be divided), divisor (the number you divide by), and quotient (the answer).
   • Use the example: In 12 ÷ 4 = 3, 12 is the dividend, 4 is the divisor, and 3 is the quotient.

2. Demonstration with Objects:

   • Use counters to demonstrate division visually. For example, if we have 12 counters and want to divide them into groups of 4, show how to group them.

3. Show Different Methods:

   • Demonstrate division through repeated subtraction (e.g., 12 - 4 - 4 - 4 = 0) leading to the quotient of 3.

4. Introduce Long Division:

   • Briefly explain long division, keeping it simple for this age group, using a basic example such as 16 ÷ 4.

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Guided Practice (10 minutes)

1. Have students work in pairs to solve these division problems using counters:

   • 20 ÷ 5
   • 15 ÷ 3
   • 24 ÷ 6

2. Encourage students to explain their thought process as they group the counters.

3. Walk around and assist as needed, ensuring all students understand the division concept.

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Independent Practice (5 minutes)

1. Hand out worksheets containing a mixture of standard division problems and word problems.
2. Example word problem: "Sarah has 18 apples and wants to distribute them equally among 3 friends. How many apples will each friend get?"

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Conclusion (5 minutes)

1. Review the main concepts of division: sharing, terms, and the methods learned.
2. Encourage students to share their results with the class.
3. Ask comprehension questions:
   • What is division?
   • Can someone explain what the dividend and divisor are?

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Homework

Task:

1. Solve the following division problems:

   • 36 ÷ 4 = ? (Answer: 9)
   • 27 ÷ 3 = ? (Answer: 9)
   • 45 ÷ 5 = ? (Answer: 9)

2. Complete the word problems:

   • "A farmer has 48 carrots. He wants to pack them into boxes with 12 carrots in each box. How many boxes can he fill?" (Answer: 4 boxes)
   • "There are 30 students in a class. If they are divided into teams of 6, how many teams will there be?" (Answer: 5 teams)

Bonus Question:

• "If you have 50 pieces of candy and want to share them with 10 friends, how many pieces will each friend receive?" (Answer: 5 pieces)

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Images Descriptions

The image of a group of students sharing candies on a table, with some candies divided into groups.

The image of a simple division problem written on a whiteboard, showing the dividend, divisor, and quotient along with counters representing the numbers.

The image of a teacher demonstrating division using colorful counters, with students observing and interacting.

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This structured lesson plan aims to effectively cover the topic of division for 4th graders in a fun and engaging way while adhering to US educational norms.