Printable Lesson Plan on Division for Third Graders

Lesson Title:Division for Third Graders

Lesson Objective: Students will understand and apply division concepts by solving problems and completing interactive activities.

Materials:

  • Base-10 blocks
  • Division worksheets
  • Division flashcards
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • manipulative materials (e.g. blocks, counters, etc.)

    • Introduction (5 minutes):

  • Begin the lesson by reviewing the concept of division.
  • Ask students to give examples of when they have used division in their everyday lives.
  • Show an example of dividing a group of objects (such as apples) into smaller groups and ask students to identify the number of objects in each group and the total number of objects.

    • Direct Instruction (15 minutes):

  • Use base-10 blocks to model division problems for students.
  • For example, model dividing 32 by 4 by separating the base-10 blocks into 4 equal groups of 8.
  • Explain to students that when we divide, we are trying to find out how many groups of a certain number can fit into a larger number.
  • Write the problem on the board: 32 ÷ 4 = 8
  • Ask students to repeat the problem and the answer.
  • Use flashcards to show different division problems and ask students to solve them using the base-10 blocks.

    • Guided Practice (20 minutes):

  • Provide students with manipulative materials such as blocks or counters.
  • Have students work in pairs to solve division problems using the manipulative materials.
  • Circulate the room to provide individual assistance as needed.
  • After 10 minutes, have students share their answers with the class and provide feedback on any errors.

    • Independent Practice (20 minutes):

  • Give students a worksheet with a variety of division problems.
  • Have students work independently to solve the problems.
  • Monitor student progress and provide additional support as needed.

    • Closure (5 minutes):

  • Review the main concepts of division with the class.
  • Ask students to share one thing they learned during the lesson.
  • Remind students to practice their division skills at home.

    • Assessment:

  • Observe students during independent practice and provide feedback on their understanding of the concept.
  • Collect and grade worksheets to assess students’ grasp of the material.

    • Note:

  • The time allocation for this lesson is approximate and can be adjusted depending on the class pace, student needs and the teacher’s preference.
  • This lesson plan can be adapted to use different materials and activities that suit the teacher’s style and the student’s learning needs.
  • This is a basic lesson plan, depending on the class level, the teacher may need to adjust the level of difficulty and the complexity of the problems.
  • The use of manipulative materials will help to make the concept of division more concrete, making it easier for students to understand and visualize.
  • Encourage students to keep practicing their division skills to become more fluent in solving problems.