Division Exploration Independent Math Project
Step 1: Division Exploration Questions.
Project Components
Part 1: Choose 3 of the following questions to answer.
- Choose 3 of the 4 questions to answer.
- Each of these questions is worth 25 points.
- Make sure that you have completely answered the questions.
- Determine how many donuts are in the box that Krispy Kreme UK gave out as a promotion.
- Record your math as you figure it out. You may use a calculator.
- This is worth 25 points.
- For each part of the project, create a cover sheet with the title and put your work behind it.
- Each of the 3 questions should be written at the top of your paper and the work should be underneath.
- Be neat and thorough.
- Turn in to Ms. Reagan by January __, 2018
- Reflection sheet due by January __, 2018
Project Components
Part 1: Choose 3 of the following questions to answer.
- If the quotient is 15, what could your possible dividend and divisor be?
- Find at least 5 division problems that meet this criteria.
- Describe how you figured out what your problems would be.
- How does changing the value of your divisor effect the quotient? (e.g., 350 ÷ 5 vs. 350 ÷ 50?)
- Use examples and justify your thinking.
- Create a visual showing what effects of changing the value have on the quotient.
- Using the digits 4, 9, 7, and 5, create a division sentence with the greatest possible quotient.
- Show all of the steps you took to figure this out.
- How do you know this is the greatest possible quotient?
- Explain your thinking. Be prepared to defend your answer.
- Which division strategy (partial quotients, rectangular array, area model) do you think is best? Justify your answer.
- Watch the following videos to learn about these 3 strategies.
- Create 5 problems and solve each problem using all 3 strategies.
- Explain which strategy you think is best.
- Describe why you think this is best.
- You will be answering the question: "How many Krispy Kreme donuts are in the box?"
- Act 1
- Act 2
- Read the email from Krispy Kreme UK.
- Use the dimensions of the box to figure out how many donuts it will hold.
- Show the math you used to figure out the number of donuts.
- You may use a calculator to help you.
- Act 3
- Check your answer by reading the complete email.
- Watch the news report.
- Once you have completed parts 1 & 2, ask Ms. Reagan for a reflection sheet.
- Complete each section.
- Turn it in.