Beginning to Divide - Grouping - PowerPoint

In a mathematics lesson focused on division through grouping, primary school students are introduced to the concept of dividing objects into equal sets. The lesson begins with a clear learning objective: to start understanding how to divide by grouping. This foundational skill in mathematics helps students visualise division as the process of creating equal groups from a set of items. The teacher demonstrates this by using tangible examples, such as dividing 15 sweets into groups of 5, which results in 3 equal groups. This division is represented by the equation 15 ÷ 5 = 3, illustrating that when 15 sweets are distributed into 5 sweets per group, there are 3 groups in total.

Further examples are provided to reinforce the concept, including dividing 10 flowers into groups of 2, which yields 5 groups, expressed by the division sentence 10 ÷ 2 = 5. To engage students in active learning, they are encouraged to participate by answering grouping questions on subsequent slides. A worksheet guides students through various scenarios, such as dividing 8 butterflies into groups of 4, or 20 apples into groups of 4. Each scenario is followed by a division sentence that reflects the outcome—8 ÷ 4 = 2 for the butterflies, and 20 ÷ 4 = 5 for the apples. The lesson emphasises that any number of objects can be divided into equal groups, providing a solid foundation for understanding division in a practical and visual manner.