Similarly introduce division as sharing Contextualize in a problem setting Concrete objects Verbalize, language, talking, telling stories Introduce

e symbols Proceed to division as groupings

The advantage of using concrete objects

Provides a concrete model for an abstract process When concrete model can be visualized by most students, they no longer need actual blocks Takes division from the normal visualauditory to the tactile-kinesthetic learning style of many students

Some suggestions
First, do it for them while they watch. Second, do it with them by coaching them through the steps. Third, have them do it on their own without any coaching from you.

Dividing numbers introducing the symbols

Teaching division with larger numbers

Long Division