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Division: Comparing Values
Procedural Lesson
Grade 4 · Unit 3 · Lesson 4
MC: 4.NBT.1
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MILLIONS
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THOUSANDS
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ONES
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H T O H T O H T O
Steps:
Input/Model #1:
1. Fill out the table.
2. Compare the quotient to the divi-
dend.
Input/Model #2:
1. Underline the two digits.
2. Write the value of the two digits.
3. Compare the values.
Place value chart
Division equation:
8 ÷ 4 = 2
dividend ÷ divisor = quotient
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Problem of the Day
Objective:
Vocabulary Notes
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Structured Guided Practice
(A / B Partners Practice)
Directions: Compare values.
1. Starting with 980,000 divide by 10 until you can no longer divide by
10. Fill out the table.
Examine the relationship between the quotient, divisor, and
dividend.
2. How is the 7 in the thousands place different than the 7 in the ten-
thousands place?
77,840
MP5: How did the table help you solve?
MP7: Do you see a pattern in the number system?
THOUSANDS
PERIOD
ONES
PERIOD
H T O H T O
Starting number 9 8 0 0 0 0
980,000 ÷ 10 =
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Final Check for Understanding
(Teacher Checks Work)
Directions: Compare values.
1. Starting with 61,000 divide by 10 until you can no longer divide by 10.
Fill out the table.
2. How is the 9 in the ones place different than the 9 in the tens place?
34,299
THOUSANDS
PERIOD
ONES
PERIOD
H T O H T O
Starting number 6 1 0 0 0
61,000 ÷ 10 =
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Student Practice
Unit 3 Lesson 4: Division: Comparing Values
Directions: Compare values.
1. How is the 5 in the ten thousands place different than the 5 in the
hundred thousands place?
553,710
2. How is the 4 in the hundreds place different than the 4 in the
thousands place?
74,460
3. How is the 6 in the tens place different than the 6 in the hundreds
place?
81,660
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4. Starting with 420,000 divide by 10
until you can no longer divide by 10.
Fill out the table.
5. Starting with 580,000 divide by 10
until you can no longer divide by 10.
Fill out the table.
6. Starting with 74,000 divide by 10
until you can no longer divide by 10.
Fill out the table.
THOUSANDS
PERIOD
ONES
PERIOD
H T O H T O
Starting number 4 2 0 0 0 0
420,000 ÷ 10 =
THOUSANDS
PERIOD
ONES
PERIOD
H T O H T O
Starting number 5 8 0 0 0 0
580,000 ÷ 10 =
THOUSANDS
PERIOD
ONES
PERIOD
H T O H T O
Starting number 7 4 0 0 0
74,000 ÷ 10 =
Student Practice
Unit 3 Lesson 4: Division: Comparing Values
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Challenge Problems
Directions: Read and solve.
1. How is the 4 in the tens place different than the 4 in the thousands
place?
34,540
2. How is the 8 in the ones place different than the 8 in the hundreds
place?
75,828
Extension Activity
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MP4: Apply mathematics in everyday life.
How is the 6 in the tens place different than the 6 in the ten thousands
place?
66,666
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Closure
Closure
Recap today’s lesson with one or more of the following questions:
MP5: How did the table help you solve?
MP7: Do you see a pattern in the number system?
Reaching Consensus
*MP3: Do you agree/disagree with what said?
Student Presentations
*MP6: How do you know your answers are correct/reasonable?
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