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

In this mathematics lesson focused on division, Year 6 students continue to explore the concept of dividing two-digit numbers by one-digit numbers, with a particular emphasis on understanding remainders. The lesson prompts students to recall why certain calculations result in a remainder and challenges them to predict whether example divisions would produce remainders. The instructional approach is methodical, first building the number using place value before dividing the tens and then the ones, exemplified by the equation 86 ÷ 4, which is solved step-by-step to reach the answer of 21 with a remainder of 2. This visual and structured method aids students in grasping the division process and prepares them for more complex problems involving exchanges.

As the lesson progresses, students engage in reasoning activities that deepen their comprehension of division with remainders. One task involves a practical scenario where 45 sweets are shared between four friends, prompting discussion on the correct distribution and the number of sweets left over. Through this problem-solving exercise, students are encouraged to identify and explain the mistakes in different solutions proposed by their peers. Additionally, the lesson includes a challenge where students must deduce a two-digit number based on its division properties with different divisors, further reinforcing their understanding of remainders. The session concludes with independent work, where students apply their knowledge using place value counters to solve division problems, and a discussion on the relationship between divisors and the maximum possible remainder, fostering analytical thinking and a deeper grasp of division concepts.