Multiplication and division - Make equal groups grouping 2 - Starter

In a Year 2 mathematics lesson focused on multiplication and division, students are encouraged to master the concept of making equal groups for grouping. The lesson, situated in the third week of the Spring Term, day four, begins with a 'Fluent in Four' revision section. This section includes exercises such as dividing 80 by 10, and finding half of 76 divided by two. Students are then presented with a task to complete a sentence about telling the time, specifically 'Half past 11'. The lesson continues with practical applications, where students are asked to visualize and make equal groups of 2, for instance by determining how many groups of 2 ducks can be formed.

The lesson also incorporates a comparison exercise to deepen understanding of place value. Students are tasked with comparing the tens and ones in two-digit numbers and deciding whether to add 'greater' or 'less' to complete a statement accurately. Additionally, they are asked to describe the movement of a flower, using the context of a clock, by stating how much the flower has turned, such as 'a quarter of a turn'. These activities are designed to be interactive and engaging, using pictures and scenarios that help young learners grasp mathematical concepts in a tangible and relatable way.