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Division Using Base Ten Blocks
Conceptual Lesson
Grade 4 · Unit 3 · Lesson 3
MC: 4.NBT.1
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Steps:
Input/Model #1:
1. Build the dividend.
2. Share equally (unbundle if needed).
3. Examine the relationship between the
quotient, divisor and dividend.
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
Bundle: compose base ten blocks into sets of 10
and group them into the base ten block of the
next higher place value
Ex: Bundle 10 one-cubes and group them into 1
ten-rod
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Unbundle: decompose base ten blocks into sets
of ten of the next smaller place value
Ex: Unbundle 1 ten-rod into 10 one-cubes 
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Problem of the Day
Objective:
Vocabulary Notes
MILLIONS
PERIOD
THOUSANDS
PERIOD
ONES
PERIOD
H T O H T O H T O
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Structured Guided Practice
(A / B Partners Practice)
Directions: Divide using base ten blocks.
1. Starting with 2,400 divide by 10 until you can no longer divide by 10. Fill
in the table.
THOUSANDS
PERIOD
ONES
PERIOD
H T O H T O
Starting number 2 4 0 0
2,400 ÷ 10
2. How is the four in the thousands place different than the four in the
ten thousands place?
44,321
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Final Check for Understanding
(Teacher Checks Work)
Directions: Divide using base ten blocks.
1. Solve 3,800 ÷ 10 and examine the relationship between the quotient,
divisor, and dividend.
2. How is the 8 in the thousands place different from the 8 in the hundred
thousands place?
878,321
THOUSANDS ONES
H T O H T O
Starting number 3 8 0 0
3,800 ÷ 10
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Closure
Closure
Recap today’s lesson with one or more of the following questions:
MP3: What happens when you divide by 10?
MP5: How did the table help you solve?