Solve problems involving remainders in context
I can solve a problem, making appropriate use of the remainder.
Solve problems involving remainders in context
I can solve a problem, making appropriate use of the remainder.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The remainder can be rounded up or down, depending on context.
- Some problems require the remainder being given as a fraction or a decimal.
Keywords
Long division - Long division is a method used for dividing large numbers by breaking the number down into smaller groups.
Remainder - A remainder is an amount left after a division.
Common misconception
Pupils do not consider the context when identifying what to do with the remainder.
Pupils often respond well to ridiculous examples here such as suggesting some of the class are left behind on a school trip in order to have equal-sized teams. These more extreme examples help consideration of context.
Equipment
Licence
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Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
282 ÷ 4 = -
70.5
646 ÷ 8 = -
80.75
321 ÷ 4 = -
80.25
Exit quiz
6 Questions
282 ÷ 7 = 40 -
r 2
643 ÷ 8 = 80 -
r 3
544 ÷ 9 = 60 -
r 4
545 ÷ 6 = 90 -
r 5
496 ÷ 7 = 70 -
r 6