Dividing mentally
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will explore a range of mental division methods, including partitioning through the distributive law and using our known multiplication facts.
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5 Questions
Q1.
What equation is represented here?
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10 x 3
20 - 6
30 ÷ 3
Q2.
What is the whole?
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15 - 5
6 x 4
9 x 4
Q3.
What is the missing symbol?
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Q4.
What could the calculation be?
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20 - 4 = 5
20 x 4 = 5
5 ÷ 4 = 20
Q5.
Solve the equation using a method of your choice.
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1225
2215
2255
4 Questions
Q1.
482 ÷ 2
224
421
Q2.
250 ÷ 5
125
45
Q3.
297 ÷ 3
100
101
102
Q4.
125 ÷ 5
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105
35
5