Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division - Division with remainders (Place value counters) - Planning

In an engaging Year 6 mathematics lesson, students delve into the concept of division with remainders using place value counters to enhance their understanding. The lesson begins with a warm-up activity to revisit prior knowledge, followed by a class teaching input that introduces the key vocabulary such as 'divide', 'group', 'exchange', 'divisor', 'total', 'quotient', and 'remainder'. Students are encouraged to use place value counters to visualise the division process, starting with grouping the counters in each column and exchanging when necessary. The focus is on ensuring that remainders are smaller than the divisor, and the lesson guides students through the steps of the short division method. This hands-on approach is complemented by a presentation and worksheets that allow students to practice and consolidate their learning.

During the lesson, students tackle a practical word problem involving the division of doughnuts into trays, which helps them apply their knowledge in a real-world context. After calculating the number of trays needed using short division, they discuss the implications of remainders and how to round up to the nearest whole tray. Group work and independent activities further reinforce the concept, with differentiated worksheets catering to varying levels of proficiency. The lesson concludes with key questions to clarify understanding and address common misconceptions, ensuring that students grasp the importance of remainders being less than the divisor. Reflection on the lesson's learning outcomes is encouraged through a 'Give me five' activity, prompting students to consider what they've learned, the skills they've used, and what they found challenging, ultimately making a 'pinkie promise' to remember the key points from the day's lesson.