Decimals - Divide 2-Digit by 10 - Planning

In Year 4 mathematics, students explore the concept of dividing 2-digit numbers by 10 during their Spring term study of fractions. The lesson begins with a starter activity that recaps previous learning, reminding pupils that dividing by 10 shifts digits one place to the right on the place value chart. This is a crucial step for understanding the role of the decimal point and its significance in representing tenths and hundredths. The class teaching input includes using a place value chart and counters to visually demonstrate the division process, reinforcing the movement of digits and the formation of decimal numbers.

During independent learning, students engage in activities that further cement their understanding of decimals. For instance, they use counters to represent 2-digit numbers and then divide these by 10, discussing the value of the counters after the shift. They are also presented with problems that require reasoning, such as deducing an original number from its divided form on a Gattegno chart and correcting misconceptions in given statements. These activities are designed to help students grasp the concept of place value and the use of zero as a placeholder in division. The lesson concludes with a plenary session where students reflect on what they've learned, the skills they've used and found challenging, and the aids that helped them grasp the lesson. Differentiated worksheets allow for varied levels of mastery, from working towards understanding to achieving greater depth in dividing 2-digit numbers by 10.