Grade Four Math Test

The Grade Fours have a end of unit test on Monday. This unit involves multiplication and division. A few students are still not solid on their division but we need to move on. I will keep reviewing division throughout the rest of the year and this will help. Sometimes all they need is more time and practice. You can help at home by giving them a question or two once a week. Basically grade 4 division is divided into four main concepts.

1. Basic division facts- 56÷7=8

2. Estimating divsion 65÷8= about 8

3. Division with remainers 59÷6=9 R5

4. Short division- 83÷6=13R5 these could have remainders or be exact

Our text book uses only the ÷ symbol for division but I have taught them both symbols. Ideally they should be able to divide using either symbol but I am finding that for a few students that are having difficulty the other symbol is easier for them. If this is the case then I will encourage them to rewrite the question from 76÷5 to the other method.

Hope this helps.