Multiplication and division - Divide by 2 - Starter

In this Year 3 mathematics lesson, taken from the Autumn Term's Week 10 Day 3, students are encouraged to master the concept of division by 2 through a variety of exercises. The lesson starts with a 'Fluent in Four' revision task, where students use grouping to solve division problems, such as multiplying thirty-three by two sets of five and calculating eight times five. This warm-up is designed to consolidate their multiplication and division skills through practical examples.

The lesson continues with a series of activities aimed at applying their mathematical knowledge to real-life scenarios. One task involves organising pencils into pots, where students must figure out the number of pots needed when given a pack of 24 pencils and the instruction to place 2 pencils in each pot. Additionally, they work on a table to convert pounds and pence into total amounts, enhancing their understanding of currency. To develop their comparison skills, they compare lengths using terms like 'longer than', 'shorter than', and 'the same as', correcting misconceptions such as '50 cm is 50 m' and determining whether 43 centimetres is longer or shorter than 34 centimetres. These exercises not only reinforce their arithmetic skills but also their ability to apply mathematics in practical, everyday contexts.