👀 Looking for Long Division Activities?

Are your students working on mastering solving division equations with two and three-digit divisors? The standard algorithm is typically introduced in fourth grade, but once students enter fifth and sixth grade, they are challenged to use this math skill in conjunction with multi-digit divisors.

Teach Starter has developed a match-up activity that your students can use independently or in a math center to help them solidify their understanding of multi-digit division. Some of the quotients include remainders, while others do not. This resource includes a recording sheet for students to keep track of their matches.  

To play:

1.  Place all game cards down in the playing area.
2. Player 1 will turn over 2 cards. If they are a match, Player 1 keeps the cards. If they are not a match, Player 1 flips them back over in the same spot, and it is Player 2’s turn. 
3. Play continues until all cards have been matched up.
4. Check all players’ matches with the answer key when the game is over. If a match is wrong, that match will go to the opposing player.
5. The player with the most cards wins!

Through this activity, students will show they can divide multi-digit numbers with 2 and 3-digit divisors.

Tips for Differentiation + Scaffolding 

A team of dedicated, experienced educators created this resource to support your math lessons. 

In addition to individual student work time, use this division activity to enhance learning through guided math groups or whole class lessons.

If you have a mixture of above and below-level learners, check out these suggestions for keeping students on track with the concepts: 

🆘 Support Struggling Students

If there are students who need additional support, encourage them to list the multiples of each divisor on a separate piece of paper. Additionally, the number of matches could be reduced from 18 to a number that is appropriate for the student.

➕ Challenge Fast Finishers

For students who need a bit of a challenge, encourage them to set a timer to complete the activity.

🔔 Bell Ringer Activity

Project a card for your students to see as soon as they enter the classroom. On a piece of paper or in their notebooks, have students solve the division problem. Collect the papers or discuss the answers as a group. 

💃 Mirror Game🕺

This activity works best with small groups because you’ll need enough dry-erase boards and markers for each student. Divide your class into 2 groups seated in 2 lines facing each other. Project a division task card and give students a set time to record their answers on their boards. The students turn their boards around on your cue so their partner can see their answers. If both students in a pair have the correct answer, they get 2 points. If one has the correct answer, the team gets 1 point.

Plan lessons for all ability levels with our 10 Best Scaffolding Strategies! 

Easily Prepare This Resource for Your Students

Use the dropdown icon on the Download button to choose between the color PDF, black and white PDF, or editable Google Slides version of this resource. A recording sheet and answer key are also included with this download. 

Print on cardstock for added durability and longevity. Place all pieces in a folder or large envelope for easy access. 

Sustainability Tip: Print a few recording sheets on cardstock and slip them into dry-erase sleeves. Students can record their answers with a whiteboard marker, then erase and reuse them. 

This resource was created by Cassandra Friesen, a teacher in Colorado and Teach Starter Collaborator. 

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