Max Maths, Year 3, Learn together, Relating fractions to division (1)

In a practical maths lesson for Year 3, children learn to relate fractions to division through a scenario involving Tya, Toby, Padma, and Han sharing apples. The group has 16 apples, which they split into four equal parts. This real-life example helps to illustrate that one-fourth (1/4) of 16 is 4. It also introduces the concept that dividing 16 by 4 yields the same result, which can be expressed in two ways: 16 ÷ 4 equals 4, or written as a fraction, 16 over 4 equals 4. These representations help students understand that fractions and division are interconnected.

The lesson further reinforces this concept with an interactive exercise. Samir has 8 oranges to share equally between himself and three friends. Students are prompted to apply what they've learned by figuring out how many oranges each person would get. They are encouraged to express their answer as a fraction of the total—1/4 of 8—as well as perform the division operation, 8 divided by 4, to find the answer. This hands-on approach not only solidifies their understanding of the relationship between fractions and division but also enhances their arithmetic skills.