Division of Money
STATE STANDARDS: 4.4.1 All students will develop number sense and will perform standard numerical operations and
estimations on all types of numbers in a variety of ways.
Number Sense
4.4.1.4 A
 Use real-life experiences, physical materials, and technology to construct meanings for numbers
4.4.1.4 A.1
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4.4.1.4 A.2
Numerical Operations
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4.4.1.4 B
4.4.1.4 B.3
4.4.1.4 B.3.a
4.4.1.4 B.6
4.4.1.4 B.6.a
(unless otherwise noted, all indicators for grade 4 pertain to these sets of numbers as well).
Demonstrate an understanding of place value concepts.
Construct, use, and explain procedures for performing whole number calculations with:
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Pencil-and-paper
 Divide larger numbers, one-digit divisors (Fourth grade - E.4)
Count and perform simple computations with money.
 Standard dollars and cents notation
o Compare money amounts (Fourth grade - M.1)
o Add and subtract money amounts (Fourth grade - M.3)
OBJECTIVES
 ESWBAT reinforce their knowledge of basic multiplication and division facts.
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ESWBAT divide money by a one-digit divisor.
PROCEDURES
Hook
Pile of Money Scenario
Presentation
1. Review/Reinforce: Sing, record, and say the multiples of various factors and their fact families in order on whiteboards.
2. Hook: Pile of Money Scenario to peak the student’s interest in the concept of division of money.
3. Group Activity: Divide class into smaller groups and complete the activity by using the recording sheet as a guide.
4. Lead students into the means of long division as a quick way to figure out the problem proposed.
5. Review the steps of division.
6. Demonstrate dividing of money using a dollar sign and decimal point.
7. Practice dividing money using long division.
8. Assign homework.
Closure/Biblical Integration
1. Encourage the students in how they think about money. Integrate the following questions:
What was the first thing they thought about when the pile of money was found?
Is it the way God wants them to consider money?
How can they use the money they have or acquire to honor and obey God?
2.
Share Biblical Truth:
a. God really is the owner of all that there is and all that we have/think we own. Psalm 24:1: “The earth is the
LORD's and everything in it; the world, and all who live in it.” (NIV)
b. God has given us money to use in this life. Ecclesiastes 5:19 19 As for every man to whom God has given riches
and wealth, and given him power to eat of it, to receive his heritage and rejoice in his labor—this is the gift of
God.
c. Jesus was most concerned about our hearts! What we do with our money indicates what is important to us!
Matthew 6:20-21, "But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and
where thieves do not break in or steal; for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
DIFFERENTIATION
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Homework is reduced for one student who is given modifications while extra practice of the concepts taught in class are
completed on the computer by another student at a higher level of difficulty.
Students with difficulty in math were put into groups with students who have a greater understanding of math concepts.
Practicing multiplication facts by singing, speaking, and writing helps students of all learning styles better commit them
to memory.
ASSESSMENT
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Ongoing informal assessment is done throughout the lesson from student’s oral responses, group and board activities,
as well as written responses on white boards.
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Evaluative assessment is done when homework is checked the following day.