•  Dividing in the Workplace • 5

 Applied Math Level 3

Word Clues for Division:   

Divide Split Distribute Share Between Each Parts Half

Division is a key skill in workplace scenarios such as resource allocation, time management, financial calculations, and inventory distribution. Here are some engaging hands-on activities to teach Dividing in the Workplace, along with a materials list:

Hands-On Activities

1. Resource Allocation Challenge
   
   

   • Activity: Participants divide available resources among departments or teams.

   • Materials:

     • Resource allocation worksheets.

     • Sample project budgets.

2. Time Management Exercise
   
   

   • Activity: Participants divide total work hours among tasks to optimize scheduling.

   • Materials:

     • Time tracking sheets.

     • Sample work schedules.

3. Payroll Distribution
   
   

   • Activity: Participants divide total payroll among employees based on work hours.

   • Materials:

     • Payroll sheets.

     • Pens and calculators.

4. Inventory Distribution
   
   

   • Activity: Participants divide stock quantities among different locations or departments.

   • Materials:

     • Inventory sheets.

     • Sample product labels.

5. Sales Commission Calculation
   
   

   • Activity: Participants divide total sales revenue among employees based on commission rates.

   • Materials:

     • Sales tracking sheets.

     • Sample receipts.

Materials List

• Paper: Graph paper, plain sheets, worksheets.

• Writing Tools: Pens, pencils, markers, highlighters.

• Calculators: Basic and scientific calculators.

• Scenario Cards: Pre-written real-life math problems.

• Sorting Trays: For organizing numbers and calculations.

• Budget and Payroll Templates: Printable worksheets for financial calculations.

• Inventory and Sales Sheets: Tracking templates for workplace applications.

These activities make division practical and engaging in workplace scenarios. You can explore more workplace math strategies here.