Multiplication and division - Make equal groups 2 - Presentation

In a series of engaging activities, students are taught the concept of making equal groups as part of their multiplication and division studies. The lesson starts with a discussion on what 'equal' means, encouraging students to use objects on their table to demonstrate their understanding of equal groups. Following this, the first activity presents images of various groups, prompting the students to observe and label them as 'equal' or 'unequal'. This visual approach helps students to concretely see the difference between groups that have the same number of objects and those that do not.

The lesson progresses with a second activity where students are tasked with completing sentences related to the number of groups and the number of items within each group, such as eggs and colouring pencils. This exercise reinforces the concept of equal groups in practical terms. In a further activity, students are invited to complete a drawing to show equal groups of four, enhancing their understanding through visual representation. The lesson also includes reasoning tasks where students must analyze scenarios, such as Zach and Malachi making hay bundles, and determine who has made equal groups. This encourages critical thinking and justification of their reasoning. Finally, independent work challenges students to use pictures to complete sentences and draw representations that reflect their comprehension of equal and unequal groups, culminating in a discussion to consolidate their learning.