Multiplication and division - Make equal groups grouping and sharing activity - Starter

In a Year 2 mathematics activity focused on multiplication and division, students are encouraged to apply their understanding of grouping and sharing to solve practical problems. The task begins with a 'Fluent in Four' revision exercise, where students are challenged with a series of calculations to warm up their numerical skills. For example, they might be asked to double the number 49 and then subtract the product of 5 times 5, or to perform a sequence of additions such as 9 + 8 + 7. These exercises are designed to reinforce their mental arithmetic and prepare them for the main activity.

The core of the lesson involves a division problem set in a real-world context, where sweets are packaged into jars. Students must use their knowledge of grouping to determine the number of jars needed when a pack of 20 sweets is divided into groups of 5. They are required to fill in the blanks to show the total number of sweets, the number of sweets per jar, and the total number of jars required for the given quantity. Additionally, they engage with a measurement activity, using a ruler to find the length of an object, such as a chocolate bar, reinforcing the practical application of their mathematical skills. The activities are not to scale and are accompanied by illustrations to aid understanding. The session provides a hands-on approach to learning, with a focus on developing fluency in fundamental arithmetic operations and measurement.