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== Presentation ==
== Presentation ==
# Carry the material to a table or a mat and set up as shown below. If at a mat, the child will need a clipboard under the paper.
# Carry the material to a table or a mat and set up as shown below. If at a mat, the child will need a clipboard under the paper.
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# Draw a slip of paper with a division problem from the cup.  In this case 12 ÷ 3 =
# Draw a slip of paper with a division problem from the cup.  In this case 12 ÷ 3 =
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# Copy the problem onto the sheet of paper.
# Copy the problem onto the sheet of paper.
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# Count out twelve beads into the green bowl.
# Count out twelve beads into the green bowl.
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# Place three skittles in the first three spots at the top of the board.  Explain that each skittle represents one person.
# Place three skittles in the first three spots at the top of the board.  Explain that each skittle represents one person.
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# Using the beads from the green bowl, place one bead under each skittle in the first row.  (You might say, "One for you, one for you, and one for you.") Then place another bead under each skittle in the second row.  (As you might do when dealing cards.)  
# Using the beads from the green bowl, place one bead under each skittle in the first row.  (You might say, "One for you, one for you, and one for you.") Then place another bead under each skittle in the second row.  (As you might do when dealing cards.)  
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# Continue until all twelve beads have been placed on the board.
# Continue until all twelve beads have been placed on the board.
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# Ask the child how many beads each person (skittle) has.  Write the answer on the paper.  
# Ask the child how many beads each person (skittle) has.  Write the answer on the paper.  
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# Replace the beads and skittles in their boxes, and select another problem.
# Replace the beads and skittles in their boxes, and select another problem.
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== Points of Interest ==
== Points of Interest ==
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== Material ==
== Material ==
[[Media:Division Board Problem Slips.pdf | Printable Division Board Problem Slips]]
[[Media:Division Board Problem Slips.pdf | Printable Division Problem Slips]]<br>
[[Image:Division Slips pdf icon.jpg|link=http://montessorialbum.com/montessori/images/8/83/Division_Board_Problem_Slips.pdf|150 px]]
===Where to Buy===
===Where to Buy===
[http://www.absorbentmontessorimaterial.com/product_p/m15.htm Absorbent Montessori] $28.00<br>
[http://www.absorbentmontessorimaterial.com/product_p/m15.htm Absorbent Montessori] $28.00<br>

Revision as of 19:31, 10 November 2013

Division Board
Math - Memory Work
Division Board 6.JPG
LevelPrimary
Age5.5+
Materialsdivision board
box of 81 green beads
box of 9 skittles
small green bowl
slips of paper with division problems
cup
sheet of paper
pencil

This activity teaches the child division facts.

Presentation

  1. Carry the material to a table or a mat and set up as shown below. If at a mat, the child will need a clipboard under the paper.
    Division Board set up.JPG
  2. Draw a slip of paper with a division problem from the cup. In this case 12 ÷ 3 =
    Division Board 1.JPG
  3. Copy the problem onto the sheet of paper.
    Division Board 2.JPG
  4. Count out twelve beads into the green bowl.
    Division Board 3.JPG
  5. Place three skittles in the first three spots at the top of the board. Explain that each skittle represents one person.
    Division Board 4.JPG
  6. Using the beads from the green bowl, place one bead under each skittle in the first row. (You might say, "One for you, one for you, and one for you.") Then place another bead under each skittle in the second row. (As you might do when dealing cards.)
    Division Board 5.JPG
  7. Continue until all twelve beads have been placed on the board.
    Division Board 6.JPG
  8. Ask the child how many beads each person (skittle) has. Write the answer on the paper.
    Division Board 7.JPG
  9. Replace the beads and skittles in their boxes, and select another problem.
    Division Board 8.JPG

Points of Interest

Control of Error

Variations and Extensions

Material

Printable Division Problem Slips
Division Slips pdf icon.jpg

Where to Buy

Absorbent Montessori $28.00
Adena $15.68
Affordable Montessori $19.00
Albanesi $62.00
Alison's $15.00
Alison's $36.00 (premium)
Bruins $27.00
Cabdev $21.00
Cabdev $33.00 (premium)
E & O $39.00
ETC Montessori $27.00
Grandpas $13.00
IFIT $15.00
Juliana $44.10
Jump Start $13.95
Kid Advance $19.99
Materials Company of Boston $27.00
Montessori Buy $16.00
Montessori Concepts $12.75
Montessori Land $24.00
Montessori N' Such $22.00
Montessori Outlet $11.95
Montessori Stores $25.00
Nienhuis $30.50

Beads
Alison's $3.50

Skittles
Alison's $3.50

Bead Cup
Alison's $2.00