Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division - Short Division - Planning

The third week of Autumn term for Year 6 delves into the realm of short division as part of the broader topic on the four operations of arithmetic. The lesson is meticulously structured to begin with a starter that revisits previous learning, followed by a series of activities designed to deepen the students' understanding of short division. Key vocabulary such as 'division', 'short division', 'grouping', 'remainders', 'multiples', 'divisors', and 'quotient' are emphasised, with resources like worksheets and a presentation to aid learning. Students are encouraged to use vocabulary cards and definitions available on the accompanying website to reinforce their grasp of the terms.

During the class, students tackle calculations using short division, starting with single-digit divisors before progressing to more complex examples involving two-digit numbers. The teaching input focuses on understanding the process and recording remainders appropriately. Partner discussions and group work are incorporated to foster collaborative problem-solving and reasoning, with activities ranging from finding missing digits to comparing outcomes of different calculations. To consolidate learning, children engage in independent activities with differentiated worksheets. The lesson concludes with a reflective 'Give me five' session, where students articulate what they have learned, the skills they used, and their plans to remember the lesson's content. The activities are tiered to cater to different levels of ability, from those 'Working towards' foundational skills to those achieving 'Greater depth' with more challenging problems.