Division - Lesson Plan
Division - Lesson Plan
• Basic Information: -
• Mathematical Goals: At the end of this lesson students will be able to:
➢ Understand and apply the long division method to divide 4-digit numbers by a 1-digit number.
➢ Use key vocabulary such as dividend, divisor, quotient, and remainder.
➢ Solve real-life problems using division, ensuring proper alignment and systematic problem-solving.
• Launch
❖ Activity-1 (Demonstrating Division) 20 min
➢ Present the following scenario on the board: “A farmer harvested 7,284 apples and wants to pack them
equally into 6 crates. How many apples will each crate contain?”
➢ Write the division problem: 7,284 ÷ 6. Ask students to discuss what the problem means and what steps they
might take to solve it.
➢ Explanation: Introduce and define key terms:
Dividend: The number to be divided (7,284).
Divisor: The number by which we divide (6).
Quotient: The result of the division.
Remainder: What is left over (if any).
➢ Solve the problem on the board using the long division method, explaining each step:
1. Divide
2. Multiply
3. Subtract
4. Bring Down
• Explore
❖ Activity-2 (Group/Individual Work) 10 min
➢ Divide the class into small groups of three.
➢ Provide each group with similar division problems worksheet.
➢ Ask students to work together to solve the problems using long division, ensuring they discuss each step and
check their work.
➢ Walk around the classroom to observe, provide guidance, and address any questions or misconceptions.
➢ Write a few more problems on the board and ask students to solve these problems individually.
• Summarize
❖ Activity-3 (Assessment) 10 min
➢ Invite a few groups to present one of their solved problems on the board.
➢ Ask questions like “How did you decide on the first quotient digit?” and “What do you do if the divisor
doesn’t fit into the current number?”
➢ Discuss any common errors and review the correct procedure for each step.
❖ Activity-4 (Summarizing) 5 min
➢ Summarize the key steps of long division, reinforcing the importance of aligning digits and using the correct
order of operations.
➢ Ask students to share other examples where division might be used in everyday life (e.g., sharing items
equally, dividing scores, etc.).
➢ Encourage a few students to explain the process in their own words to ensure understanding.
• Homework
Ask students to solve the problems written in the textbook at home.