Divide, Decompose, Conquer!

Students determine quotients by interpreting and using area models. Note: Activity 1 was updated in the Teacher Edition PDF and in the Teacher Presentation Screens on 1/12/2026.

By Amplify Classroom

Grades: 4th Grade

Subject: Math

Learning goals: Today’s Goals • Interpret and use area diagrams to determine quotients of division problems. • Divide three-digit dividends by one-digit divisors in situations involving areas of rectangles. Materials • Students using print: connecting cubes (optional), Activity 2 PDF (optional), Activity 2 PDF (answers) (optional)