What your learner will practice
Multi-step thinking. Fourth graders practice larger numbers, fractions, decimals and multi-step reasoning. Encourage estimation as a way to check answers.
With division in Grade 4, the goal is to build understanding and to explain the method, not just get a number. Take breaks and repeat short sessions when needed.
How to solve division problems
- 1Find the total, the number of groups, and the missing amount.
- 2Use a related multiplication fact or draw equal groups.
- 3Multiply the quotient by the divisor to check.
Common mistake to watch for
Check that every group has the same amount.
Try these six examples
Read each question, solve on paper, and then check the answer. The full printable sets below provide 20 new problems each.
- 144 / 12 = ______ Answer: 12
- 36 / 3 = ______ Answer: 12
- 110 / 11 = ______ Answer: 10
- 51 / 17 = ______ Answer: 3
- 20 / 5 = ______ Answer: 4
- 221 / 13 = ______ Answer: 17
Helpful teaching idea
Ask: Are we finding the number of groups or how many items are in each group?
Ask for a strategy before computation. Show how to check a result with the reverse operation.