Have children complete the steps below.
Have children practice until they perfectly master each task.
STEP 1
Demonstrate division with various physical objects, marks on the board, and/or an abacus with counters (beads).
To teach 12 ÷ 3 and 12 ÷ 4, demonstrate with 12 objects of various types.
Represent the operations using dots or other symbols on the board. Draw the dots and ask:
If using an abacus, demonstrate by sliding the counters to illustrate:
STEP 2
Children divide objects they can't see, but can imagine (bears, mountains, trees).
Ask the following:
STEP 3
In this phase, do not mention objects. Children divide numbers directly.
Ask the following:
STEP 4
Write the problems listed in the table below on the board. Show the children the symbol for division ('/' or '÷').
Direct children to write and then recite each of these equations as follows:
STEP 5
Repeat steps 1-4 for each combination in the table below until the children master the tasks.
STEP 6
Assess mastery by reading aloud the listed word problems and having the children mentally compute and recite the solutions.
If children have difficulties, repeat the prior phases as needed and then reassess.