Solve a variety of division problems, explaining understanding
I can solve a variety of division problems and explain my understanding.
Solve a variety of division problems, explaining understanding
I can solve a variety of division problems and explain my understanding.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- It is important to identify the whole in a division problem.
- Skip counting in equal steps can solve a sharing or grouping problem.
- In a grouping problem, the whole is divided by the size of each group.
- In a sharing problem, the whole is divided by the number of groups.
Common misconception
Pupils may struggle to identify grouping and sharing structures.
Model the problem visually, using manipulatives such as cubes, counters and numbers lines. Alongside this, present these problems as division equations, discussing with the pupils what each number means.
Keywords
Equal - Equal means having exactly the same amount or value.
Group - A group is a collection of objects or images.
Share - Share means to split into parts.
Licence
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