IPS/Butler University Laboratory School

During community circle yesterday, I posed the question, when do you divide at home?

I was impressed with how easily students were able to identify times they add outside of school. Here were some of their responses:

I divide the cherries when I play High-Ho Cherry-o! – Olivia

When I was in preschool, there were four balls and two people. We had to divide the balls. -Geneva

I divide when I share fruit snacks in the car with my sister. -Madeline

I divide when I share pizza with my family. -Salih

I divide when I share peanut butter and jelly with my brother. -Danielle

When me and my brother eat grapes, we have to divide the grapes. There was one left over, so I gave it to my mom. – Aaliyah (This led to a great mini convo about remainders!)

When I had my birthday, we divided the cake so that I could share it with my friends. -Abel

I had eight Popsicle and I had to share them with my cousins. – Jaeda

So great to be aware of the math that is happening outside of school! This is certainly the goal!

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