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.

 

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

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