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Our Montessori Short Division Equations give students 14 prepared equations to solve with the stamp game or bank game. Every dividend has four digits, every divisor has a single digit, and no equation leaves a remainder.
Division equations are hard to make up on the spot, because many combinations leave a remainder. These are ready to go, so you can stay with your student instead of working out the numbers. Use them once students have some experience with addition, multiplication, and subtraction.
What's included
- 14 equation cards: 7 static and 7 dynamic
- A small white star on each dynamic equation for easy reference
- Color-coded numerals, with a blue border for division
- No solutions on the cards
- Cards are approx. 8⅓" x 1¼"
- Eco-laminated with a food-grade laminate and rounded corners
The equation master and lesson plan are not included in this packet. You can download both for free: printable equation master and lesson plan. Base ten materials, such as the stamp game or bank game, are not included.
Add a blue short division cloth pouch for color-coded, student-accessible classroom display.
These cards are also part of our Math Equation Set, which includes an equation master and lesson plan.
Created by a Montessori teacher. Eco-printed in our rural New England office.
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Why use prepared short division equations?
Students love practicing "sharing it fair." A surprise remainder adds a complication that can get in the way of that main idea when they are first learning division. Because these equations all come out evenly, students can focus on the process. Having equations ready also means students can choose this work and get started on their own.
How do you use short division equation cards?
Students build each equation with base ten materials, such as the stamp game or bank game. The cards don't show solutions, so students find each answer with their materials:
- Lay out the dividend, the first number in the equation.
- Get one tray for each unit in the divisor. For example, 3693 ÷ 3 needs three trays.
- Share the dividend out fairly, so that every tray gets the same amount.
- Find the quotient.
What is the difference between static and dynamic equations?
Static equations can be solved without any exchanging. Dynamic equations require students to exchange, such as trading a ten for ten units. Start with the static equations, then move on to the dynamic equations, which are marked with a small white star.
What comes after short division?
Next, students move on to our Long Division Equations, where they share things with groups or families.
What ages is this for?
Typically ages 5 to 9, once a student has some experience with addition, multiplication, and subtraction.
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