Multiplication and Division - Divide 2-digits by 1-digit - Planning

In the second week of Year 4's Autumn term focusing on Multiplication and Division, students progress to dividing 2-digit numbers by 1-digit. This builds upon their Year 3 knowledge of division by sharing into equal groups. The lesson starts with a recap of this concept, where students initially work with examples where both the tens and ones are divisible by the divisor, such as 96 ÷ 3 and 84 ÷ 4. The lesson then advances to scenarios involving the exchange of tens and ones to facilitate division. Key vocabulary such as 'dividing', 'division', 'divisor', 'exchange', and 'share' are introduced, with resources available including place value counters, worksheets, and a presentation.

The class teaching input begins with an activity where the teacher models the division of the number 36 using place value counters, demonstrating the division of tens and then ones and how to handle remainders through exchanging. Students then work in groups to apply this method to example questions. A second activity involves more complex examples that require exchanging, guiding students through the process of dealing with remainders. Throughout the lesson, key questions encourage critical thinking about the division process, such as partitioning numbers, sharing equally, and identifying patterns in division. To consolidate learning, the plenary involves a 'Give me five' reflection exercise, where students consider what they've learned, the skills they've used, and any challenges they faced. Differentiated tasks cater to varying levels of understanding, from working towards expected standards to achieving greater depth, with activities ranging from following examples to creating their own place value charts and solving word problems.