Multiplication and Division (1) - Divide by 10, 100 and 1,000 - Starter

In a mathematics session for Year 5, students are tasked with mastering division by 10, 100, and 1,000. The 'Fluent in Four' revision segment challenges the students to apply their division skills to several problems, such as dividing 2,500 by 100, 4,600 by 100, and 300 by 100. These exercises help reinforce their understanding of place value, as they work with ones, tenths, and hundredths. Additionally, the lesson includes problems that require students to write and compare decimals, further solidifying their grasp of numerical values and their representations.

A practical application of mathematics is presented through a creative scenario where a student named Lee has designed a poster with his initial on it and plans to decorate the perimeter with red ribbon. The class is invited to calculate the perimeter of the initial's shape to determine the length of ribbon Lee requires. This exercise not only teaches students about the concept of perimeter but also provides a real-world context for the application of addition and multiplication skills. The lesson is part of the Autumn Term schedule, specifically slotted for Week 10, Day 3, and aims to blend numerical fluency with practical problem-solving.