Explain the relationship between division expressions and division stories

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In this unit pupils will explain when objects can and cannot be grouped or shared equally In the future unit pupils will learn how to find the quotient for 2x 5x 10x tables They will learn how a division equation with 2 as a divisor is related to halving and each part of a division equation and how they can be interchanged They will use divisibility rules to solve problems

In the prior unit pupils learned how a multiplication equation with 2 as a factor related to doubling and how a division equation with 2 as a divisor related to halving. They explained the relationship between factors and products. In this unit pupils will explain when objects can and cannot be grouped or shared equally .

Introduction to division structures

What number is the whole?
10 is divided into groups of 2 

There are 8 cookies. 2 cookies are put into each bag. Which statement matches this story?

There are 20 cakes. 10 cakes are put into each box. Which division expression matches this story? 

The cakes have been divided into equal groups. What number is missing from the division expression? 20 ÷ {{ }}

The cakes have been divided into groups. What number is missing from the division expression? {{ }} ÷  5

Look at the counters. How many counters are there in each group? {{ }} counters

Look at the counters. How many equal groups are there? {{ }} groups

Look at the equation. Match each number with what it tells us. 

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