Max Maths, Year 4, Learn together, Division review (2)

In a Year 4 mathematics review on division, students are invited to explore the fundamental principle that any number divided by one remains unchanged. For instance, when considering a set of 12 paper clips, if we were to divide this set into groups containing a single paper clip each, we would end up with 12 groups. This is mathematically represented as 12 ÷ 1 = 12. This exercise reinforces the concept that dividing by one does not alter the original number, a key understanding for young learners as they build their division skills.

The lesson further delves into the intrinsic link between multiplication and division through the use of a 10 × 10 multiplication table. Students are encouraged to select numbers from the table and write down facts that illustrate the relationship between the two operations. For example, 7 multiplied by 4 equals 28, and when 28 is divided by 4, the result is 7. Similarly, 4 times 9 equals 36, and dividing 36 by 9 brings us back to 4. These examples show that multiplication and division are inverse operations, meaning they undo each other. This concept is crucial for students to understand, as it lays the foundation for more advanced mathematical problem-solving in the future.