When we divide, we split something into equal parts or groups. We use the ÷ symbol to mean divide.

Calculate the value of parts and wholes using understanding of division

Maths

In this unit pupils will quantify the number of items in each part and connect to the unit fraction operator They will calculate the value of a part by connecting knowledge of division and division facts with finding a fraction of a quantity In the future unit pupils will explain that non-unit fractions are composed of more than one unit fraction using knowledge of unit fractions to find one whole

In the prior unit pupils compared and ordered unit fractions by looking at the denominator .In this unit pupils will quantify the number of items in each part and connect to the unit fraction operator. They will calculate the value of a part by connecting knowledge of division and division facts with finding a fraction of a quantity.

Calculate the value of a part (fractions as operators)

When we divide, we split something into {{ }} parts or groups. 

Look at this bar model and complete the sentence.

12 marbles are shared equally between Izzy and 3 friends. How many marbles do they get each?

Izzy and 4 friends win £35 and share it equally. How much money do they get each?

Izzy and her 3 friends have 8 cherries each.
How many cherries do they have in total?

Alex wants to buy 24 pens. Pens are sold in packs of 4. How many packs does he need to buy?

Identify the whole amount in this problem. Sofia has 18 grapes and wants to share them between herself and 2 friends. They get 6 grapes each.

Identify the number of parts in this problem. Sofia has 18 grapes and wants to share them between herself and 2 friends. They get 6 grapes each. 

Match the division expressions to their quotient.

The 3 represents the whole number of oranges.

The 3 represents the number of oranges in each group.

Look at the image and equation. What does the 3 represent?

The 2 represents the whole number of oranges.

The 2 represents the number of oranges in each group.

Look at the image and equation. What does the 2 represent?

Look at the bar model. What does the 30 represent?

Starter Quiz