Max Maths, Year 3, Learn together, Word problems (1)

In a Year 3 maths lesson that focuses on solving word problems, students are encouraged to apply their understanding of division in a practical context. Tya has a total of 12 apples that she wishes to distribute equally among 4 bowls. The question posed to the students is to find out how many apples would be allocated to each bowl to ensure an equal share. This problem introduces a real-world scenario to help children visualise and solve the division problem.

The method to reach the solution is broken down step-by-step to aid comprehension. Initially, Tya places 1 apple in each of the 4 bowls. She then proceeds to add 2 more apples to each bowl, followed by a further 3 apples to each bowl. After these steps, there are no apples remaining, indicating that the distribution is complete. Through this sequential process, students can see that each bowl ends up with 3 apples, providing a clear and tangible example of dividing 12 by 4. This approach not only helps students solve the problem but also reinforces their understanding of equal distribution as a concept of division.