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Divide a 2-digit by a 1-digit number using short division (no regrouping )
You can divide a 2-digit by a 1-digit number using short division (no regrouping or remainders)
Lesson 4 of 15
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Divide a 2-digit by a 1-digit number using short division (no regrouping )
You can divide a 2-digit by a 1-digit number using short division (no regrouping or remainders)
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Short division helps us to organise division by partitioning.
- The language of unitising helps to explain what is happening in short division.
- There are similarities between the representations of division and short division.
- The partial quotients are recorded above the dividend in the correct place value columns.
Keywords
Short division - Short division is a formal method of division often used when dividing any number by a one digit number.
Dividend - The dividend is the amount that you want to divide up.
Divisor - A divisor is a number that divides the integer exactly (no remainder).
Quotient - A quotient is the result after division has taken place.
Common misconception
Pupils may incorrectly arrange the dividend or divisor and quotient.
Clear modelling. Ask children 'What does this number represent?' - 'The dividend and it is placed inside the division frame.'
It can be useful to know multiplication facts. Begin by playing short games of multiplication and make links to the inverse. For example: 'If I know 10 × 6 = 60 then I also know 60 ÷ 10 = 6'
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.Fill in the gap: Each child gets ___cupcakes with 1 leftover.
Fill in the gap: Each child gets ___cupcakes with 1 leftover.
2
4
9
Q2.Andeep has 8 cupcakes and is packing them into boxes of 3. How many cupcakes are left over?
Andeep has 8 cupcakes and is packing them into boxes of 3. How many cupcakes are left over?
Q3.Choose the correct division equation for this representation.
Choose the correct division equation for this representation.
12 ÷ 3
4 ÷ 3
Q4.Identify multiples of 7.
Identify multiples of 7.
29
36
Q5.Which of these expressions have an answer of 3 r 2?
Which of these expressions have an answer of 3 r 2?
12 ÷ 4
18 ÷ 5
19 ÷ 6
Q6.You are dividing 50 by 6. By partitioning the dividend, can you identify what the remainder will be?
You are dividing 50 by 6. By partitioning the dividend, can you identify what the remainder will be?
Assessment exit quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.Use the representation below to fill in the blank.
Use the representation below to fill in the blank.
3
4
6
15
Q2.The quotient is 4. Select the division equations which make this true.
The quotient is 4. Select the division equations which make this true.
48 ÷ 2 =
4 ÷ 0 =
Q3.Look at the image. 4 is the __________ because it is the number we are dividing by.
Look at the image. 4 is the __________ because it is the number we are dividing by.
dividend
quotient
Q4.I can make groups of 4 tens from the 8 tens in the dividend. Write your answer in numeral form.
I can make groups of 4 tens from the 8 tens in the dividend. Write your answer in numeral form.
Q5.Use short division to calculate the division equation: 96 ÷ 3 = Write the quotient in numeral form.
Use short division to calculate the division equation: 96 ÷ 3 = Write the quotient in numeral form.
Q6.Use short division to answer the word problem: 39 laptops are shared between 3 classes. How many laptops does each class get? Write your answer in numeral form.
Use short division to answer the word problem: 39 laptops are shared between 3 classes. How many laptops does each class get? Write your answer in numeral form.