Explain how each part of a multiplication and division equation relates to a story
I can explain how each part of a multiplication and division equation relates to a story.
Explain how each part of a multiplication and division equation relates to a story
I can explain how each part of a multiplication and division equation relates to a story.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- A division equation has three parts - the dividend, the divisor and the quotient.
- For grouping, the divisor represents the size of each group. For sharing, the divisor represents the number of groups.
- Multiplication equations can be used to solve division problems.
Keywords
Dividend - The dividend is the number being divided.
Divisor - The divisor is a number that will divide exactly.
Quotient - The quotient is the results of the dividend being divided by the divisor.
Common misconception
The difference between grouping and sharing is a distinction that some may find tricky to grasp.
Remind children about the importance of understanding the different structures of division when interpreting a story. You could stress the difference, dividing the class into teams using grouping, then sharing.
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Starter quiz
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number of groups
group size
Exit quiz
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