We have introduced division to third graders through literature! In the book, "The Doorbell Rang" by Pat Hutchins, Ma bakes 12 cookies for her two children. They are excited to share them among themselves. Suddenly the doorbell rings and two more children enter. Being gracious hosts, they decide to share them equally with their new guests. Unfortunately, more guests keep arriving to share. The best thing is when Grandma arrives with more cookies!
Students modeled the story in math using equations and drawing diagrams to represent them! They even added onto the story thinking about what would happen if more kids or cookies entered the house.
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