Partitioning Dividends

Module 6, Lesson 9
Extra Challenge



Give students the list of equations. Students take turns to roll and cube, which tells them the number of partitions a dividend must be split into to help calculate the answer. The first student to calculate the quotient wins. Alternatively, each student could roll until they get a different divisor and compare the parts they used to solve the equation.


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Adjusting Fact as Decimals

5.NBT.2 & 5
Module 12 Lesson 7
Differentiation Activity

Students draw two cards (numeral cards, playing cards, or even dice) and write down the corresponding math fact.  They then have 30 seconds to write as many equations as they can using those same numbers, just adding decimals in places.  Students are awarded points by how many correct equations that they create.  The student with the most points after five rounds is the winner.  Students may also do this with division if they choose.

Recording sheet (Optional)
Cards

Decimal Divisor Expressions

5.NBT.7
Module 10
Differentiation Activity

Students will cut out the cards and place them in a 3x4 array with the whole numbers in the top row.  The will draw a card from the top row and one card from the rest.  The student will write down the division expression as the whole number divided by the decimal (2 ➗ 0.02).  After the students have each created 3 different expressions.  They will discuss the expressions to see if they are divisible or not.

Cards  (Cards need to be downloaded for format)

Decimal Division Divisors

5.NBT.6
Module 10
Differentiation Activity

Students take turns drawing cards and determining a divisor for that number that will not have a remainder.  They will place a counter on the divisor.  The first student to place four counters in a row, column, diagonal, or 2x2 square is the winner.

Game Board and Cards

Divisibility of Dollar Amounts

5.NBT.6
Module 10
Differentiation Activity

Students use the recording sheet to track which numbers 1-9 are divisible by the money amount.  They can come up with their own dollar amount, draw playing cards A-9, or use the numeral cards for their starting number.  After the students have the starting amount, they can work together to find which numbers are divisors or they can do it individually and compare answers with a partner.

Numeral Cards
Recording Sheet

Dividing Fractions with Multiplication

5.NF.7,7a
Module 9
Differentiation Activity

Students draw a card and roll a dice to again create a division expression with the whole number as the dividend.  Students work together to find the relationship between division and multiplication.

Fraction Cards

Division/Multiplication of Fractions

5.NF.7,7a
Module 9
Differentiation Activity

Students roll the dice and draw a card.  They then write out the division expression and the matching multiplication expression.  They solve the problem together.

Fraction Cards  (download to see the fractions)

Divide and Conquer

5.NBT.6
Module 6
Fundamentals Game

Students draw a card and find the quotient of the expression.  The first student to get four in a row is the winner!

Divide and Conquer Game Board, Cards, Directions

Partitioning Dividends

Students are given equations with a small group or partner.  They must come up with addition equations that will made division easier.  For example.  400+120+8 to divided 528 divided by 4.  After they have make their equations, they will solve the division problem.

Partitioning Dividends Support Page
Division Equations Page 1
Division Equations Page 2

Division Dash

5.NBT.6
Module 6
Differentiation Activity/Fundamentals Game

Students play the game Division Dash.  A card is drawn and the student must solve the problem.  If they are correct, they roll a dice to see how many spaces they move.  Students will slide down and slide, but move backup on ladders.  The first student to reach finish, wins.

Division Dash Game Board, Cards, and Directions

Rounding Decimal Fractions

5.NBT.3&3b
Module 3
Differentiation Activity

This is a game for 3+ players.  Student use cards 0-9 to make  a decimal fraction with a whole number and numbers to the thousandths.  They put them in order from least to greatest.  Whoever made the greatest decimal will receive 4 points and the next will receive 2 points.  The student with the most points after 5 rounds is the winner.

0-9 Cards (make 2 or 3 copies per team)
Decimal Thousandths

Math Fact Fluency PowerPoint Practice

The link below will take you to Google Drive Folder with PowerPoints for you to download that contain math fact fluency practice in division and multiplication.  The PowerPoints are designed to advance the facts every 5 seconds.  Each problem corresponds to the teaching sequence of the strategy.  Included is a fact recording sheet as well.

Folder to the PowerPoints
Recording Sheet



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