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

In a Year 4 mathematics lesson, students delve into the concept of dividing 2-digit numbers by a single digit, with a particular focus on understanding remainders. The lesson utilises concrete resources, such as place value counters, and pictorial representations to aid comprehension. As part of the class teaching input, students recap the steps of partitioning numbers and dividing tens before ones, as established in the previous session. They practice using counters to divide numbers and explore the concept of remainders, learning that a remainder must always be less than the divisor. Through hands-on activities, students are encouraged to consider why certain remainders are not possible and to recognise the relationship between the divisor and the remainder.

Independent learning is facilitated through differentiated worksheets, where students are prompted to apply their skills in various scenarios, including exercises that require exchanging. The plenary includes a reflective exercise, encouraging students to articulate what they have learned, the skills they have used, and any challenges they encountered. The lesson aims to address common misconceptions, such as incorrect sharing of counters or errors in exchanging. By the end of the session, students are expected to have a firmer grasp of division with remainders and to be able to make generalisations about the relationship between divisors and remainders. The lesson plan provides scaffolding for students working at different levels, from those working towards the expected level to those capable of greater depth, ensuring that each child is supported in their learning journey.