How to write a Division Problem (5-6 min.)
Volunteer Parent/ Helper Instructions
Step 1: Please have the student you are working with view the following
video. (2-3 min.) Ask the student to watch carefully for the three different
ways a division problem can be written.
http://www.khanacademy.org/math/arithmetic/multiplicationdivision/v/dividing-whole-numbers-and-applications-1
Step 2: Show the student the
following circles. Have the
student count the circles. Ask
the student trace with their finger
how they could break these 15
circles into 3 equal groups. Ask
the student how many is in each
group. The answer should be 5 in
each group.
Step 3: Tell the student the following problem that was illustrated in Step 2.
There are three friends who want to share 15 gumballs. How many gumballs will
each person get?
Step 4: Have the student write the 3 different written division problems they could
use to solve the problem in Step 3. (Use the video for reference if you need to.)
Check the student’s work for accuracy.
You are done helping this student. Thank you!