Hands-on Long Division

I wanted to share this quick, easy, and effective idea I tried out earlier this year as my 6th graders were reviewing long division! Before the lesson, I cut out and laminated some division bars and decimal points using cardstock. I also organized some decks of cards so that each group would have about six of each number. I taped some handwritten zeros over face cards for students to use. Once you have done this you are all set and have everything you need ready to go!


I had students work in groups of two or three. Each group randomly flipped over cards to create a division problem! I gave them some guidelines for the first couple problems (three digit number divided by two digit, etc.). Once they got the hang of it, I let them be a little more creative with the problems they created! They really enjoyed the hands-on aspect of this activity. I also liked how it forced them to slow down and think through each step! Thought I'd share this quick, free, and easy activity for long division practice! Enjoy!
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  1. Killeen Up Your WritingJanuary 20, 2015 at 5:11 PM

    This is awesome! I really like this idea. I am going to try this with my class.

    Sean

    http://www.killeenupyourwriting.blogspot.com/

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    1. middleschoolmathmanJanuary 29, 2015 at 4:10 AM

      Great! My students really enjoyed it. I would recommend carrying around some extra cards of each number so that if groups run out of a specific number, you can just give them a new card!

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  2. UnknownSeptember 22, 2018 at 7:27 AM

    Thanks for sharing. Great idea!

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  3. AnonymousAugust 11, 2019 at 2:51 PM

    This would be good as a station

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  4. UnknownAugust 11, 2019 at 6:37 PM

    I love this idea!! This is my first year teaching math and I am very excited to try different things to help my kids a better understanding of math! How many decks of cards do you recommend for this I will have around 30-35 kids in my classes. thanks in advance!

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