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Writing Division Expressions Lesson PlanWriting Division Expressions Lesson Plan
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EngageNY
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6th
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Writing Division Expressions

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Express division using different expressions. Individuals learn to write division expressions both with and without the division symbol in the 13th lesson of a 36-part series. They consider both numerical and algebraic expressions by using bar diagrams.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

division, writing expressions, algebraic expressions, numerical expressions

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Have the class create a journal entry with a list of notation and phrases representing division

Classroom Considerations

  • Pupils should understand the connection between fractions and whole numbers (such as 8/4 = 2)
  • Learners must be familiar with bar diagrams representing division

Pros

  • Mathematical practices are shown off to the side of the lesson guide
  • Great diagrams add engaging visuals

Cons

  • None

Common Core

6.EE.A.2.a 6.EE.A.2.b 6.EE.A.3 MP6

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