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What to create	Lesson script
Which subject	Mathematics
What topic	Division
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 4
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Lesson Script: Division for Grade 4

Objective

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to understand the concept of division, identify division problems, and use basic skills to solve division problems.

Introduction (5 minutes)

Begin with a brief introduction to division. Explain that division is one of the four basic operations in mathematics, along with addition, subtraction, and multiplication. Introduce the vocabulary associated with division, including terms like dividend, divisor, and quotient.

Key Terms:

• Dividend: The number that is being divided.
• Divisor: The number that divides the dividend.
• Quotient: The result of the division.

Warm-Up Activity (5 minutes)

In pairs, have students discuss and write down any division problems they can think of. Then, ask a few students to share their problems with the class. This helps to assess prior knowledge.

Direct Instruction (10 minutes)

Explaining the Concept of Division

1. Using Whole Numbers: Explain that division is distributing a group into equal parts. For example, if there are 12 apples and we want to divide them among 4 friends, how many apples does each friend get?

2. Modeling Division: Use visual aids like counters, drawings, or a whiteboard to demonstrate 12 ÷ 4 = 3.

   • Visual Example: Show 12 objects grouped into 4 equal sets of 3.
   • The image of a whiteboard showing 12 apples divided into 4 groups of 3 apples each.

Division as Repeated Subtraction

Explain that division can also be thought of as repeated subtraction. Using the previous example (12 ÷ 4), you can subtract 4 from 12 until you reach zero:

• 12 - 4 = 8
• 8 - 4 = 4
• 4 - 4 = 0 Thus, you subtract 4 a total of 3 times, so 12 ÷ 4 = 3.

The Relationship Between Multiplication and Division

Introduce the relationship between division and multiplication. For example:

• Since 3 x 4 = 12, it follows that 12 ÷ 4 = 3.

Guided Practice (5 minutes)

Provide the students with a few problems to solve together as a class:

1. 15 ÷ 3 = ?
2. 20 ÷ 5 = ?
3. 9 ÷ 3 = ?

Encourage students to show their work and think about the relationships with multiplication as they discuss their answers.

Independent Practice (5 minutes)

Give each student a worksheet with division problems to solve on their own. Problems may include:

1. 18 ÷ 6 = ?
2. 24 ÷ 8 = ?
3. 35 ÷ 7 = ?
4. 45 ÷ 9 = ?
5. 30 ÷ 5 = ?

Closing (5 minutes)

Review the importance of division in everyday life (e.g., sharing food, distributing resources). Reiterate the terms used and the relationship between division and multiplication.

Homework Assignment

Assign the following problems for homework:

1. 28 ÷ 4 = ?
2. 36 ÷ 6 = ?
3. 54 ÷ 9 = ?
4. 42 ÷ 7 = ?
5. 81 ÷ 9 = ?

Homework Answers

1. 28 ÷ 4 = 7
2. 36 ÷ 6 = 6
3. 54 ÷ 9 = 6
4. 42 ÷ 7 = 6
5. 81 ÷ 9 = 9

Visual Aids

Visual Aid Ideas:

• {The image of a classroom with students sitting at desks, group work in progress, discussing division problems.}
• {The image of a teacher using a whiteboard to demonstrate division problems with visual counters or drawings.}
• {The image of a worksheet filled with division problems for elementary students.}

Ensure to ask students if they have any questions and provide clarification where needed to wrap up the lesson effectively.

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This lesson script is structured to fit into a 30-minute time frame, incorporate collaborative and independent activities, and reinforce key division concepts appropriate for fourth graders.