Solving multiplication and division problems using the bar model

Solving multiplication and division problems using the bar model

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Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will learn how to use the bar model when solving multiplication and division problems. We will analyse word problems to select the most important part of the text and determine the maths required, then translate this into a suitable bar model to help us solve the problem.

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5 Questions

Q1.
64 divided by 2 is equal to
12
13
22
Correct answer: 32
Q2.
33 divided by 3 is equal to
0
10
Correct answer: 11
33
Q3.
90 divided by 3 is equal to
10
20
Correct answer: 30
33
Q4.
Joshua bought a 4 cinema tickets. He spent £48. How much did each ticket cost?
£11
Correct answer: £12
£4
Q5.
Ellie shared 66 crayons between herself and two friends. How many crayons did they each get?
Correct answer: 22
23
32
33

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UnitMaths / Deriving multiplication and division facts