Max Maths, Year 5, Learn together, Division word problems (1)

In the Max Maths Year 5 curriculum, students are presented with division word problems to help them apply their mathematical skills to real-world scenarios. One such problem involves a factory that produces motorcycle tyres. The students are given the task of determining how many motorcycles can be equipped with tyres from a single day's production. The problem states that the factory produces 936 tyres in a day, and since each motorcycle requires 2 tyres, students must divide the total number of tyres by 2 to find the answer.

To solve this, the students are guided through long division where they divide 936 by 2. The calculation is broken down step by step, starting with how many times 2 goes into 9, then proceeding to the next digits until the division is complete. The solution to the problem is illustrated with each step of the division process clearly shown, leading to the final answer. As a result, students learn that the factory can fit 468 motorcycles with tyres in one day, with the division showing no remainder. This exercise not only reinforces division skills but also encourages logical thinking and problem-solving in a context that students can visualize and understand.