Multiplication and division - Divide by 4 - Presentation

In a mathematics presentation focused on division, students are introduced to the concept of dividing by 4 using practical and engaging activities. The presentation begins with a question that encourages students to apply their understanding of sharing and grouping to create division calculations. For example, they explore how many groups of 4 can be found in numbers such as 16 and 24. The lesson proceeds with interactive tasks where students are invited to circle objects like buttons and footballs in groups of four, prompting discussions about the similarities and differences between grouping and sharing equally.

Further activities challenge students to apply their division skills to real-world scenarios. One such activity involves determining the number of cars in a car park based on the total count of wheels, given that each car has four wheels. This practical application solidifies the division concept as students work through problems involving different numbers of wheels and fish in an aquarium, translating these scenarios into division sentences. The lesson also includes reasoning exercises where students must identify which word problems can be solved by dividing by 4, enhancing their problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Bar models are utilised to visually represent division problems, aiding in the comprehension of the division process and the distinction between sharing and grouping.