Multiplication and division - Divide by 10 - Worksheet

The lesson focuses on the concept of dividing by 10, an essential skill for Year 6 students mastering multiplication and division. The National Curriculum objective is to solve problems involving these operations through various methods such as using materials, arrays, repeated addition, mental methods, and known multiplication and division facts, particularly in real-life contexts. To aid in the learning process, differentiated worksheets and teaching slides are provided as resources. Students are expected to already be familiar with multiplying by 10 and identifying multiples of 10. The lesson will guide them to use grouping and sharing strategies to divide by 10, helping them to discover that grouping in tens is a more efficient method than sharing into ten equal groups.

During the lesson, children will explore key vocabulary such as divide, grouping, sharing, equal groups, multiples, and pattern. They will engage in activities that involve visual aids and models, like drawing groups and using bar models, to understand division calculations. For instance, when given a number of lemons to be sold in bags of 10, students will determine how many bags can be made and represent their solutions visually. The lesson also includes reasoning and problem-solving exercises where students might consider whether a certain number of sweets can be equally shared between 10 tables, reinforcing the concept that only multiples of 10 can be evenly divided among ten groups. Through these interactive and thought-provoking activities, students will deepen their understanding of division by 10 and its applications.