Multiplication and division - Divide by 5 - Planning

In a Year 3 mathematics lesson focusing on division, students are introduced to the concept of dividing by 5. The session is structured to include a starter activity, class teaching input, independent learning tasks, and a plenary. To aid learning, differentiated worksheets, teaching slides, and practical resources such as 1p and 5p coins are provided. Key vocabulary for the lesson includes terms such as 'division', 'multiplication', 'grouping', 'sharing', and 'calculation', with vocabulary cards available to support understanding. The lesson begins with a recap of previous learning, emphasizing efficient strategies for division, and the use of knowledge from the five times table.

During the class, children engage in partner work to discuss and articulate their understanding of division by 5. They participate in activities that involve grouping objects like cubes and pencils into sets of 5 to find the quotient. The lesson also includes reasoning and problem-solving tasks where students manipulate number cards to create division and multiplication sentences. Key questions prompt students to explore patterns in multiples of 5 and the relationship between division and multiplication. The lesson ends with a 'Give me five' reflection activity, where children articulate what they have learned, the skills they used, and any challenges they encountered. Differentiated learning outcomes cater to varying levels of understanding, from working towards the expected level to achieving greater depth, with activities ranging from solving basic calculations to tackling complex multi-step word problems.