When teaching division, it is essential that students have a strong background in multiplication. If students are not fluent with their multiplication facts, a multiplication chart can be given as a modification.
Below, you will find some of my favorite FREE resources I have found/made when introducing division to my students.
Anchor Charts for Basic Division:
TeacherPayTeacher FREE resources:
- https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Division-Strategy-Mini-Posters-546788
- https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Division-Strategies-Anchor-Chart-Freebie-1274169
- https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Multiplication-and-Division-Strategies-FREEBIE-2105850
Video Reference: **brainpop requires a subscription
- Making Equal Groups: https://jr.brainpop.com/math/multiplicationanddivision/makingequalgroups/
- Dividing with Remainders: https://jr.brainpop.com/math/multiplicationanddivision/dividingwithremainders/
- Repeated Subtraction: https://jr.brainpop.com/math/multiplicationanddivision/repeatedsubtraction/
- Division: https://www.brainpop.com/math/numbersandoperations/division/
Long Division
Acroynms to help students remember the steps:
DMSBR: Divide, Multiply, Subtract, Bring Down, Repeat
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The Division Family: Dad, Mom, Sister, Brother, Rover
***I have my students write DMSBR on a post-it note or on top of each problem and they need to check off each step. This helps keep them organized and structured when working.
Visuals to help students remember the steps:
Free Resources:
- https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Two-Long-Division-Strategies-1274072
- https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/FreeDownload/Long-Division-Practice-Sheets-1469531
Video References: