@LauraAndKarina I would definitely have students who would say this was 1/3, unless it is the first problem in a task like the Unusual Baker. A bit of context and all but 2-3 out of my 55 fifth graders would get it.
@dhabecker This is my favorite way to divide decimals or whole numbers. I make sure all of my 5th and 6th graders understand it, but I don’t know anyone else who teaches it.
@teacher2teacher I will literally cut a test up and give it to the student one question or section at a time. Just not having it all in front of them at one time helps them breathe a bit easier.
@dhabecker Very well! These were kids who had learned the algorithm in 4th grade. When i did this lesson, kids all over the room were commenting about how it finally made sense.
@teacher2teacher@ElementaryZach When it’s time for independent practice, I give all students the same problems, but the problems are leveled and labeled as mild, medium, and spicy. Students choose which ones they want to do.
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