Max Maths, Year 3, Learn together, Review of equal sharing and equal grouping (2)

In a Year 3 mathematics lesson from Max Maths, students are invited to explore the concept of division through 'equal grouping'. Using a practical example, the lesson demonstrates the various ways in which 18 counting blocks can be divided into equal groups. The exercise provides a hands-on approach to understanding division, illustrating that when the blocks are grouped into twos, there are 9 equal groups formed. Similarly, when the blocks are divided into threes, six equal groups are created. The lesson continues to show that the blocks can also be grouped into sixes, resulting in three equal groups, and finally, when divided into nines, two equal groups are achieved. This activity reinforces the idea of division as the process of distributing objects into equal sets.

The lesson's review of equal sharing and equal grouping serves as a foundational skill in mathematics, teaching students that division can be visualised and solved in multiple ways. By dividing the counting blocks into different sized groups, students learn to see the relationship between the divisor and the quotient and how these influence the number of groups formed. This approach to division helps to build a solid understanding of the concept, preparing students for more complex mathematical operations as they progress in their education. The lesson encourages children to think about division in a tangible and engaging way, fostering their ability to solve division problems with confidence.