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I like to use this work mat to introduce the concept of division to my third graders. Division is such a hard concept to master, and I've found that using this mat with manipulatives is a great way to help them develop a really concrete conceptual understanding!
This product...
- is sized for ledger (11x16”) paper to allow lots of room for little hands to work
- includes instructions for printing in “poster mode” on regular letter size paper so that you can get a ledger size work mat even if you don’t have ledger size paper
- works with partitive division AND measurement division!
My favorite manipulatives for this particular concept are dry beans from the grocery store because A) they are small and easy to use, B) they are CHEAP, and C) they come in packages of approximately one million beans, so there are always plenty to go around the classroom!
Please view the preview for some examples of how I teach my students to use the work mat.
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Description
I like to use this work mat to introduce the concept of division to my third graders. Division is such a hard concept to master, and I've found that using this mat with manipulatives is a great way to help them develop a really concrete conceptual understanding!
This product...
- is sized for ledger (11x16”) paper to allow lots of room for little hands to work
- includes instructions for printing in “poster mode” on regular letter size paper so that you can get a ledger size work mat even if you don’t have ledger size paper
- works with partitive division AND measurement division!
My favorite manipulatives for this particular concept are dry beans from the grocery store because A) they are small and easy to use, B) they are CHEAP, and C) they come in packages of approximately one million beans, so there are always plenty to go around the classroom!
Please view the preview for some examples of how I teach my students to use the work mat.
