Purpose: to provide students with opportunities to maintain their level of mastery of solving division story problems and division equations by drawing.
1. Problem of the Day
Materials:
Teacher -
A written prompt on the chalkboard, dry-erase board, or overhead projector (e.g. a division problem or division story problem) or a drawing representing a solution to a division equation (e.g. solution to a division problem that includes a remainder).
Students -
Paper and pencil to record their responses
Description:
Teacher presents a “problem of the day” that focuses on a particular skill or conceptual understanding of drawing solutions to division story problems and/or division equations. The problem can be written in nature where students draw their solutions, or a drawing could be presented and students write the appropriate division equation it represents. The “problem of the day” is displayed as students enter the room or as the period begins. Students are asked to “solve” the problem and are provided necessary directions. After an appropriate amount of time, the teacher and the students “talk through” the problem and its solution. Students can individually describe how they approached the problem. Specific positive verbal reinforcement is provided by the teacher as well as specific feedback regarding misunderstandings students may have. Teacher notes students who seem to be having difficulty for the purpose of reviewing/re-modeling appropriate skills and concepts.
