Max Maths, Year 5, Learn together, Division word problems (2)

In an engaging lesson from Max Maths for Year 5, students are presented with practical division word problems to solve. One such problem involves Padma's mother, who has won $452 in a competition and decides to share the prize money equally among her four children. To determine how much each child receives, the students are encouraged to visualise the problem with a model that represents each child and the total sum of money to be divided. The model illustrates four placeholders for the children, with the total amount of $452 above them, prompting the question of how much each will get.

The solution requires dividing $452 by 4. The lesson walks through the long division process step by step, demonstrating how to break down the total amount into equal parts. By subtracting multiples of 4 from each digit of $452, the calculation shows that each child will receive $113. This clear and structured approach to division helps students understand the method and apply it to similar problems. The lesson continues with additional practice, directing students to workbook pages 102 to 105, where they can further consolidate their division skills with more exercises.