Making Division Models

Worksheet Description

This worksheet provides a template for students to practice division by creating visual models. The models are represented by dot circles, which are not present on the worksheet, indicating that students may need to draw them themselves. The division problems are straightforward, asking students to divide numbers like 24 by 4 and 16 by 8. The format includes blank spaces for both the visual model and the answer to each division problem.

The worksheet is teaching students to conceptualize division as the process of creating equal groups. By drawing dot circles to represent the division, students can visually see how a number (the dividend) can be divided into equal parts (the divisor), which helps them understand the quotient. This exercise helps to reinforce the concept of division as an equal distribution, which is a foundational skill in mathematics. It also allows students to engage in a kinesthetic activity, which can be particularly beneficial for those who learn best through doing rather than just seeing or hearing.