The Division Rap

I gotta’ lil story I would like to tell

‘Bout the steps of division that I know so well

It started way back in history

With a problem that I thought was a mystery.

There were 4 lil steps that went ‘round and ‘round

Divide, multiply, subtract and bring down.

Now I’m looking at this problem don’t know what to

Just don’t see how you get 5 out of 2

My friend came over and said that ain’t right!

Divide the 2 into the 5 now hold on tight!

I looked at the house and said what’s next?

Mark the house at the top with an “X”

Thought to myself don’t be shy now it’s time to multiply

Wrote the number at the top in its place

Tapped the pencil on the table keepin’ up the pace

Kicked my feet up in the chair and leaned back

Said to myself now I subtract!

Raised my hands in the air

I thought I was through

But I didn’t know I had another step to do

Put my hands on my head and looked around

You what I did, I forgot to bring down

Those 4 lil steps still go ‘round and ‘round

Divide, multiply, subtract and bring down.

Written by

Michelle Williams