Stamp Game Division

Stamp Game division continues the abstraction process, representing equal sharing with stamps instead of beads and introducing remainder notation.

• Framework: Montessori
• Unit: Mathematics
• Learning area: Operations
• Level: Ages 5-6

Objectives

• Perform division with stamps
• Handle remainders
• Record division equations

Materials

• Stamp Game
• Skittles (divisor markers)
• Paper for recording

Instructions

1. Present: 7,896 ÷ 3. 2. Place 3 skittles. Build dividend with stamps. 3. Distribute stamps equally among skittles. 4. Exchange when needed. 5. Count each share. 6. Note any remainder. 7. Record: 7,896 ÷ 3 = 2,632.

Educator tip

Start with exact division, then introduce problems with remainders. 'There are 2 stamps left—that's the remainder.'

Assessment

Child performs division with stamps, handles exchanges and remainders, and records equations.

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