Max Maths, Year 5, Try it, Dividing with a remainder

In a practical application of division with remainders, Year 5 students are presented with a problem involving Han, Padma, and Tya, who have collected 530 shells at the beach and wish to divide them equally. The task is to determine the number of shells each child would take home and the number of shells that would be left over. By performing the calculation, 530 divided by 3, students will discover how many shells are allocated to each child, and identify if there's a remainder that can't be evenly distributed. This exercise not only reinforces division skills but also introduces the concept of division with remainders in a relatable context.

The exercise provides an opportunity for students to engage with the division process step by step. Once they perform the calculation, they'll fill in the blanks with the number of shells each child takes home and the number left behind. This activity is designed to be accessible and straightforward, ensuring that students can confidently apply their division skills to real-life scenarios. For further practice and to solidify their understanding, students are directed to workbook pages 106 to 107, where they can find additional exercises and problems to work through.