Max Maths, Year 3, Learn together, Division leaving a remainder (2)

In a Year 3 mathematics lesson focused on division with remainders, students explore the practical application of this concept through a scenario set in a café. The task involves dividing 33 raspberries into groups of 5 to determine how many desserts can be made. To solve this, students perform the division 33 ÷ 5, which results in 6 with a remainder of 3. This means that the café can prepare 6 desserts, and there will be 3 raspberries left over that are not enough to make another full dessert. This real-world example helps students understand how division can sometimes result in leftovers, or remainders, which are not sufficient to form another complete group.

To further aid comprehension, the lesson introduces a visual learning tool: counting blocks. These blocks are used to represent the raspberries, providing a tangible way for students to see the division process. By arranging the blocks into groups of 5 and counting how many groups can be formed, students can visually confirm that 33 raspberries can indeed be divided into 6 groups of 5 with 3 blocks remaining. The use of counting blocks helps to reinforce the arithmetic calculation, making the abstract concept of remainders more concrete and understandable for young learners. This hands-on approach not only supports the development of division skills but also enhances students' ability to interpret remainders in division problems.