Number Line Division - PowerPoint

In an educational resource designed for teaching primary level mathematics, the concept of division is explored using number lines. The lesson introduces students to the technique of taking equal backward jumps on a number line to find the answer to division questions. By starting at a certain number and making equal jumps backwards, students can visually see how division works. For example, beginning at 10 and taking 5 equal jumps of 2 backwards will lead to 0, illustrating that 10 divided by 2 equals 5. This method is a practical way to help students understand division as a concept of sharing or grouping equally.

The resource includes a variety of exercises where students are prompted to write division questions represented by jumps on a number line. For instance, if the number line shows 2 jumps of 3 starting from 6 and ending at 0, the division question represented is 6 divided by 3 equals 2. The interactive element of the resource allows students to click on a visual aid, such as a frog, to reveal the answers, reinforcing learning through engagement. The worksheets provided also enable students to practice this method with different starting numbers and jump values, solidifying their understanding of how to use number lines for division.