Explain how a division equation with 2 as a divisor is related to halving
I can explain how a division equation with 2 as a divisor is related to halving.
Explain how a division equation with 2 as a divisor is related to halving
I can explain how a division equation with 2 as a divisor is related to halving.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Halving is dividing into two equal parts.
- Halving is the same as dividing by 2
- Halving can be used for a division equation where 2 is the divisor.
- We can use known halving facts when the divisor is 2
Keywords
Divisor - The divisor is what we are dividing by.
Half/ Halving - One of two equal parts of a whole. / To divide into two equal parts.
Common misconception
Children may make errors when halving 2-digit numbers.
Recap strategies for halving from previous units prior to the lesson so that the process of halving numbers does not take over the focus of this lesson.
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