To help students understand the concept of dividing a whole into equal parts. I. The Mystery Begins (Motivation)
They leave the class not just knowing a math operation, but feeling like heroes of justice who know how to keep things fair. To help students understand the concept of dividing
Every student has 6 counters (buttons or circles) on their desk. Every student has 6 counters (buttons or circles)
They count 3 in each. They have just performed their first "division" without even knowing the word yet. IV. The Secret Code (Symbolization) Put one in the left
Under FGOS, students must arrive at the "Universal Learning Action" (ULA) themselves. They realize that "fair" means equal . III. The Hands-on Experiment (Practical Activity)
"How do you feel about helping the gnomes?" (Emotional self-assessment).
"Divide your 6 buttons into 2 houses. Put one in the left, then one in the right, until they are gone."