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

In a Year 4 mathematics lesson focused on division, students are presented with a series of activities designed to enhance their fluency in the subject. The lesson is part of the Spring Term curriculum, specifically Week 2, Day 5. As a warm-up, the 'Fluent in Four' revision exercise challenges students with quick arithmetic problems, encouraging them to practice addition, subtraction, and division. For instance, they are tasked with completing calculations such as subtracting 5 from 9, and dividing 60 by 6. The exercises are structured to build confidence and speed in dealing with numbers.

The lesson also includes a practical application of division, where students are asked to analyze a table displaying the scores of three students—Lucy, John, and Pen—in a Maths exam. The table is categorized into score ranges, and the students must determine how many scored above 80 points. This activity not only tests their division skills but also their ability to interpret data. Additionally, to reinforce their understanding of geometry, students are instructed to draw two lines parallel to a given one. The use of place value counters is suggested as a visual aid to help students share and understand numbers more effectively, further illustrating the lesson's commitment to developing a comprehensive mathematical understanding.