3FN17 – Math – Division and Subtraction

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Class Lesson Plan

Objectives:

Students will understand the relationship between division and subtraction.
Students will learn to use repeated subtraction to solve division problems.

Materials:

Whiteboard/Chalkboard and markers/chalk
Visual aids (illustrations or diagrams representing the relationship between division and subtraction)
Interactive online resources (optional)

Introduction (5 minutes):

Begin by discussing the concept that division and subtraction share a mathematical relationship. Explain that division is like subtraction’s big brother because it breaks numbers into equal pieces.

Theocratic Connections:

N/A

Activity 1 – Repeated Subtraction (10 minutes):

Introduce the concept of using repeated subtraction to solve division problems. Use the example of dividing 16 by 4 and guide students through the process of subtracting 4 from 16 repeatedly until reaching zero. Emphasize that the number of times they subtract (4) is the quotient. Practice more examples as a class to reinforce the idea of using repeated subtraction for division.

Activity 2 – Two Ways to Divide (10 minutes):

Discuss how division problems can be done in two ways: as repeated subtraction and as splitting numbers into equal groups. Use examples from the text passage, such as “subtract 4 from 16 until you can’t anymore” and “split 16 evenly into groups of 4.” Help students to understand that both methods provide the same quotient.

Extend the concept to division problems with remainders, using the example of 17 divided by 4. Guide students through repeated subtraction, emphasizing that the remainder (1) is the amount left over after subtraction is no longer possible. Show students through repeated subtraction that 17 divided by 4 equals 4 with a remainder of 1.

Conclusion (5 minutes):

Summarize the key points of the lesson, highlighting the relationship between division and subtraction, the use of repeated subtraction in solving division problems.

Assessment:

Informally assess student understanding through class discussions, observations during activities, and their ability to correctly apply repeated subtraction to solve division problems. Encourage students to explain their reasoning when solving division problems.