Lesson Plan for Teachers on Division Fluency for Third Graders

Lesson Title:Division Fluency for Third Graders

Lesson Objective: Students will increase their division fluency by practicing basic division facts and solving word problems.

Materials:

  • Division flashcards
  • Division fact worksheets
  • Word problem worksheets
  • Dry erase boards and markers
  • Timers

    • Introduction (5 minutes):

  • Begin the lesson by asking students if they know what division is and how it is used.
  • Explain that division is the opposite of multiplication, and it is used to find out how many groups of a certain number can fit into a larger number.
  • Show a real-life example of division, such as dividing a pizza into 8 slices.

    • Direct Instruction (10 minutes):

  • Introduce basic division facts to the students, starting with the facts that have a quotient of 0-5.
  • Use flashcards to show division problems, and have students solve them on their dry erase boards.
  • Circulate the room to check for understanding and provide feedback.

    • Guided Practice (15 minutes):

  • Provide students with division fact worksheets.
  • Have students work in pairs to solve the problems.
  • Set a timer for 5 minutes, and have students race to see how many problems they can solve correctly in that time.
  • After the timer goes off, have students share their answers with the class and provide feedback on any errors.

    • Independent Practice (20 minutes):

  • Give students word problem worksheets that incorporate division facts.
  • 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 facts 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.
  • The teacher may need to adjust the level of difficulty and the complexity of the problems to meet the class’s needs.
  • The teacher can also use games and interactive activities to make the lesson more engaging and fun for the students.
  • Encourage students to keep practicing their division facts to increase their fluency and be able to solve more complex problems in the future.