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      Use knowledge of divisibility rules when the divisor is 5 to solve problems

      Lesson details

      Learning outcome

      I can use knowledge of divisibility rules when the divisor is 5 to solve problems

      Key learning points

      1. All numbers in the five times table have a ones digit of 0 or 5
      2. All numbers in the five times table are divisible by 5

      Keywords

      • Divisible - When a number can be divided into equal parts without any left over, we can say that it is divisible by ___

      Common misconception

      Children may not see 2-digit numbers as divisible by 5 if they are not in their 5 times tables.

      Encourage children to apply the knowledge that a number is divisible by 5 when it has a ones digit of 0 or 5 Examples showing this idea can be explored and displayed to reference within the lesson.

      Teacher tip

      Within this lesson, encourage children to identify numbers that are divisible by numbers previously covered, referring to the divisibility rules and why this is the case. This may help them to identify numbers that are not divisible by 5, which is as important as identifying those that are.

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      Lesson video

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      Prior knowledge starter quiz

      6 Questions

      Q1.
      A number is divisible when it can be divided equally with __________ left over.

      Correct answer: None
      One
      Two
      Three

      Q2.
      I know a number is divisible by 10 if it has a ones digit of

      Correct Answer: 0, zero

      Q3.
      Which number is not divisible by 10?

      40
      Correct answer: 45
      50

      Q4.
      6 × 5 =

      Correct Answer: 30

      Q5.
      45 ÷ 5 =

      Correct Answer: 9, nine

      Q6.
      Which number is not a multiple of 5?

      Correct answer: 41
      45
      50
      55
      60

      6 Questions

      Q1.
      When a number can be divided into 5 __________ without any left over, we can say that it is divisible by 5

      Correct answer: equal parts
      divisors
      times table

      Q2.
      Is 25 divisible by 5?

      Correct answer: Yes
      No

      Q3.
      A number is divisible by 5 if the ones digit is a ___ or a ____

      Correct answer: 0
      1
      2
      Correct answer: 5

      Q4.
      Match the numbers to the correct description.

      Correct Answer:30, 65,divisible by 5

      divisible by 5

      Correct Answer:12, 37 ,not divisible by 5

      not divisible by 5

      Q5.
      Stickers come in sheets of 5 How many stickers could I have altogether?

      4
      27
      Correct answer: 30
      53

      Q6.
      Can 38 cakes be divided equally between 5 plates?

      Yes
      Correct answer: No

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