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      Divide a 3-digit by a 1-digit number using partitioning and representations (no remainders)

      Lesson details

      Learning outcome

      I can divide a 3-digit by a 1-digit number using partitioning and representations (no remainders).

      Key learning points

      1. Partitioning the dividend into hundreds, tens and ones helps when dividing a 3-digit by a 1-digit number.
      2. Use times tables and unitising to divide the hundreds, tens and ones by the divisor.
      3. Place value resources can represent the division.

      Keywords

      • Dividend - The dividend is the amount that you want to divide.

      • Divisor - A divisor is the number we divide by.

      • Partial quotient - A partial quotient is seen when the dividend is partitioned.

      • Partition - Partition means splitting an object or value down into smaller parts.

      • Quotient - A quotient is the result after division has taken place.

      Common misconception

      Lack of understanding of place value may lead to the rise of incorrect partial quotients.

      Encourage children to identify what each digit represents. If misconceptions persist - use place value counters to divide by skip counting.

      Teacher tip

      Now that pupils are moving onto a 3-digit divided by a 1-digit number, continue to focus on using skip counting to build multiplicative reasoning. Encourage children to rehearse the stem sentences after you.

      Licence

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      Prior knowledge starter quiz

      6 Questions

      Q1.
      Identify the multiples of 9

      Correct answer: 9
      Correct answer: 18
      26
      35
      Correct answer: 63

      Q2.
      Izzy is working out: 84 ÷ 4. She can skip count in ___s.

      3
      Correct answer: 4
      5

      Q3.
      Fill in the gap. Write your answer in numeral form.

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      Correct Answer: 22

      Q4.
      Which partitioning of 56 shown would be most efficient to solve: 56 ÷ 4?

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      A
      Correct answer: B
      C

      Q5.
      Use the partitioning strategy to solve: 42 ÷ 3. Write your answer in numeral form.

      Correct Answer: 14

      Q6.
      Use the partitioning strategy to solve this question: A square has a total perimeter of 80 cm. What is the length of one side ? Write your answer in numeral form.

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      Correct Answer: 20, 20 cm, 20cm

      6 Questions

      Q1.
      Identify the multiples of 6.

      Correct answer: 6
      13
      Correct answer: 24
      Correct answer: 84
      106

      Q2.
      Izzy is working out: 669 ÷ 3. She can skip count in s.

      2
      Correct answer: 3
      4

      Q3.
      Fill in the gap in this layout for division.

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      Correct Answer: 334

      Q4.
      Which partitioning would be most efficient to solve: 848 ÷ 4?

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      A
      Correct answer: B
      C

      Q5.
      Use the partitioning strategy to solve: 636 ÷ 3

      Correct Answer: 212, Two hundred and twelve, two hundred and twelve

      Q6.
      A square has a total perimeter of 884 cm. What is the length of one side?

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      Correct Answer: 221

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