The purpose of this activity is for students to continue to solve contextual problems that involve division (MP2). In this activity, the dividends extend to four-digit numbers and the problems demand a greater lift.
In the second half of the activity, students are asked to reason in the opposite direction: given a division expression, they are to invent a situation that can represent and interpret the value of the expression in context.
If time permits, consider asking students to create a visual display of the situation they invent for the second problem, so they can present the situation and their reasoning to the class.
MLR8 Discussion Supports. Synthesis: At the appropriate time, give groups 2–3 minutes to plan what they will say when they present to other groups. “Practiquen lo que van a decir cuando compartan su estrategia con otro grupo. Hablen sobre qué es importante decir y decidan quién va a compartir cada parte” // “Practice what you will say when you share your strategy with another group. Talk about what is important to say, and decide who will share each part.”
Advances: Speaking, Conversing, Representing