I can decide what a remainder means in a word problem.
Standard cap: 4 - Compare situations requiring different interpretations of the same remainder.
Subskills what students must be able to do
- 1I can identify the quotient and remainder.
- 2I can explain what the remainder represents in the story.
- 3I can decide how the remainder affects the final answer.
Proficiency Scale & ⚓️ Tasks
1 → 4 proficiency scale
“29 ÷ 4 = 7 R1. Identify the quotient and remainder.”
“29 students make groups of 4. What does the 1 represent?”
“29 students need cars that hold 4 each. How many cars are needed? Explain what you did with the remainder.”
“Write two stories for 29 ÷ 4 where one answer should be 7 and the other should be 8. Explain why.”
Pre-Test
Check what students already know2Extra Test Materials (1)
Teach
Lessons and videos that introduce the skill5Engage NY Lesson (4)
Lesson 14 — Division with remainders
Grade 4 · Module 3 · Topic E · Lesson 14
Lesson 18 — Find whole number quotients and remainders
Grade 4 · Module 3 · Topic E · Lesson 18
Lesson 19 — Explain remainders by using place value understanding and models
Grade 4 · Module 3 · Topic E · Lesson 19
Lesson 32 — Finding quotients and remainders to solve one-step division word problems
Grade 4 · Module 3 · Topic G · Lesson 32