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This activity teaches the child division facts.
This activity teaches the child division facts.
== Presentation ==
You're the geratset! JMHO
# 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 =
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# Copy the problem onto the sheet of paper.
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# 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.
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# Using the beads from the green bowl, place one bead under each skittle in the first row.  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.
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# 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.
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== Points of Interest ==
== Points of Interest ==



Revision as of 05:05, 14 September 2011

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. You're the geratset! JMHO

Points of Interest

Control of Error

Variations and Extensions

Material

Printable Division Board Problem Slips