Multiplication and division - Divide two digits by one digit remainders - Starter

In an engaging maths activity aimed at Year 3 students during the Spring term, children are presented with a series of problems that combine basic arithmetic with practical applications. The "Fluent in Four - Revision" section encourages quick mental maths through subtraction exercises, such as finding the difference between 908 and a mystery number to result in 811. Further challenges involve subtracting multi-digit numbers, like computing the difference between seventy-four tens plus six ones and two hundreds plus eight tens and seven ones. These exercises not only test their subtraction skills but also their understanding of place value.

The lesson continues with real-world scenarios to apply division and multiplication concepts. For instance, Malachi has bought 15 carrots and needs to calculate how many he would give to his hamster if he were to give away a third. In another problem, Leanna has 10 balls and wants to distribute them into boxes, with each box holding 3 balls. Students must determine how many full boxes Leanna can fill and how many balls, if any, would be left over. They are encouraged to write out the calculations and complete sentences that describe the outcome, such as "There are ___ boxes of ___ and ___ ball/s remaining." These exercises not only reinforce division and multiplication but also introduce the concept of remainders in a tangible and relatable way.