Multiplication and division - Divide with remainders activity - Starter

In the Year 3 mathematics lesson, pupils are tasked with a variety of activities to enhance their understanding of division with remainders and number sentences. The lesson begins with a Fluent in Four revision exercise, where students must solve a problem involving the addition of ones, tens, and hundreds. For example, they are given the equation 903 = 467 +, and they must find the missing number that, when added to 467, results in 903. This exercise is designed to strengthen their mental arithmetic and understanding of place value.

The lesson continues with a focus on division, where students use the partitioning method to divide 100 by 10. They are presented with the number 100 and asked to complete the division sentence 100 ÷ 10 = ___, reinforcing their grasp of basic division facts. Additionally, the lesson includes a matching activity where students must connect the names of shapes—square, circle, triangle, and rectangle—with their corresponding pictures, aiding in their recognition and understanding of geometric shapes. Throughout the lesson, pupils are encouraged to apply their knowledge to solve problems and demonstrate their understanding of number relationships and division concepts.