Solving Math Division Equations Using Minecraft
Learn division strategies using Minecraft with a variety of concrete, visual, kinesthetic, interest-based approaches making division problems fun and easy to solve inside the game. Neurodiverse, neurodivergent, and homeschool inclusive.
Jolene ST STEAM Gaming w Neurodivergent Educator
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What's included
7 pre-recorded lessons
3 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentAssignments
1-2 hours per week. Learners are invited to ask questions and showcase their Minecraft division builds as well as solve division equations also presented as Minecraft story division word problems, as well as a diamond division activity, within their own Minecraft worlds or in whatever way if they wish. I provide responsive, positive, inclusive, and empowering specific feedback. Minecraft creations are celebrated.Grading
I provide responsive, positive, inclusive, and empowering specific feedback with all interaction. Minecraft creations are celebrated.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 4
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Division can be difficult to understand, as it is quite abstract. In this engaging course, we will explore division within 100 in a fun, interactive way with a large variety of strategies demonstrated within the Minecraft game itself. By breaking down numbers, using multiplication and repeat subtraction, creating block and crop arrays, and organizing inventory items into groups within Minecraft, learners will grasp the abstract concept of division through Minecraft activities that make division in mathematics feel relevant, enjoyable, visual, and concrete. Instead of memorizing division tables, learners learn how to use the Minecraft's building blocks and resources to visually and concretely understand division in action, enhancing their understanding without a need for, or focus on, rote memorization. Previous multiplication table memorization is not required for this course. Age range is flexible for inclusivity. My responsive, positive, and inclusive educator support is available asynchronously throughout this course. I am happy to offer this interaction for an additional 30 days beyond the official window. Access to this course content is accessible for a one year.
Learning Goals
Learners are able to develop a variety of strategies to determine the unknown whole number in a multiplication or division equation relating three whole numbersLearners are able to develop a variety of strategies to solve division equations using the relationship between multiplication and division as well as division and repeat subtraction.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)7 Lessons
over 3 WeeksLesson 1:
Solving Division Using Minecraft Part 1
Strategies within Minecraft to solve division problems. Part 1 of 2. Lesson 2:
Minecraft Story Division Word Problems Optional Assignment Part 1
Approaching division equations as Minecraft story word problems for strategy practice. Part 1 of 3. Lesson 3:
Diamond Division Optional Assignment and Answer Key
A review of division terms and diamond division optional assignment. The answer key walkthrough video is provided as a second video in this post. Lesson 4:
Solving Division Using Minecraft Part 2
Strategies within Minecraft to solve division problems. Part 2 of 2. Other Details
Learning Needs
As a Master degreed, experienced, and certified educator, a neurodivergent person, and a homeschooling parent, I designed this fun educational course for neurodiverse learners inclusive of dyslexia, autism ASD, 2e, gifted, ADHD, and PDA.
Parental Guidance
✓ Familiarity with multiplication tables 0-10. Multiplication table mastery is not required.
✓ Ability to add to and subtract from within 100 with block counting as an option.
✓ The use of Minecraft’s blocks and resources to visually understand division through arrays and grouping, is the focus of this course. Memorizing division tables is not.
✓ Access to and familiarity with Minecraft of any edition is needed and not provided.
✓ This is an asynchronous self-paced course with engaging recorded video lessons.
✓ Sharing gamer tags is not needed.
✓ General Minecraft gameplay may contain cartoon-style violence (no blood or gore).
✓ Not an official Minecraft or Mojang product. Crafted with knowledge, care and creativity.
Pre-Requisites
Familiarity with the concept of multiplication and the multiplication tables 0-10. Having the multiplication tables memorized is not required. The ability to subtract from within 100 is needed, doing so mentally is not needed.
Not an official Minecraft product. Not approved or associated with Mojang.
Joined February, 2022
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Florida Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Florida State University
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from University of Florida
I'm an academically certified educator with a Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction, 20 years of academic teaching experience, and a homeschooling parent to a young Minecrafter. As a neurodivergent individual, I'm dedicated to inclusivity and empowering every learner through academic infusion in Minecraft. I am also Minecraft Education Edition certified. Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$15
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3 weeks of teacher support
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