Lesson plan for Division of Decimal by whole numbers Grade 4

Lesson plan for Division of Decimal by whole numbers Grade 4 

Objective: Students will be able to divide decimal numbers by whole numbers and understand the concept of place value.

Materials: Whiteboard, markers, worksheets (attached), base 10 blocks

Introduction:

Begin the lesson by reviewing the concept of division and the relationship between division and multiplication.

Introduce the concept of dividing decimal numbers by whole numbers and the importance of understanding place value.

Show an example of dividing a decimal number by a whole number on the whiteboard and have students work through the problem with you.

Direct Instruction:

Use base 10 blocks to demonstrate how to divide decimal numbers by whole numbers.

Have students work through examples of dividing decimal numbers by whole numbers using base 10 blocks.

Have students work through examples of dividing decimal numbers by whole numbers on worksheets.

Guided Practice:

Have students work in pairs to complete worksheets on dividing decimal numbers by whole numbers.

Have students share their work with the class and discuss any difficulties they encountered.

As a class, review any areas of difficulty and provide additional examples for practice.

Independent Practice:

Have students complete worksheets on dividing decimal numbers by whole numbers independently.

Review student work and provide feedback.

Assessment:

Give a short quiz on dividing decimal numbers by whole numbers.

Review student work from independent practice to assess understanding.

Closure:

Review the key concepts of the lesson and how they relate to division and place value.

Encourage students to continue practicing dividing decimal numbers by whole numbers at home.

Ask students to share one thing they learned in the lesson and how they can apply it in real-world situations.