Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division - Long division - 3-digits by 2-digits (with remainders) - Starter

In this engaging mathematics session for Year 6 students, the class delves into a variety of numerical challenges that test their understanding of basic arithmetic operations. The lesson starts with a 'Fluent in Four' revision exercise, where pupils warm up their mathematical muscles by calculating subtraction problems. They are tasked with subtracting a number consisting of 4 hundreds and 94 ones from a larger number detailed as 2 thousands, 107 tens, and 1 one. This exercise not only reinforces their subtraction skills but also encourages them to think about place value and the composition of numbers.

The lesson continues with further exercises that require the students to apply their knowledge of addition to verify the accuracy of subtraction. They are presented with a subtraction problem (23,541 – 9,357) and must identify which of the given addition problems correctly matches this subtraction in reverse. This part of the lesson enhances their understanding of the inverse relationship between addition and subtraction. Additionally, the students are invited to tackle a geometry challenge by calculating missing angles, followed by a long division task where they divide 9,727 by 71, practising their division skills and understanding of remainders. The variety of tasks ensures that the students are engaging with different aspects of arithmetic, solidifying their grasp of these essential mathematical concepts.