Playing with Remainders

This activity will teach students how to deal with remainders in real life by either rounding, splitting them evenly, or simply ignoring them.

 

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Playing with Remainders

Task Arc Variations

Blooms taxonomy level: 
Understanding
Extension suggestions: 

After reading or acting out these plays, children could write their own stories or plays where the characters must interpret remainders correctly in real-life situations.

Children new to the United States could be encouraged to set new plays in their homeland countries with names, food, and problem-solving situations common to their life experiences.

Helpful Hints

Materials:
Invitation to Learn

  • 12 manipulatives
  • Math journals

References

Contributors: 
Lisa Bell
Originator: 
Ayers Institute for Learning & Innovation