Division 2

KS3 Numeracy Year 7
This unit is part of Below ARE Building Numeracy

Objectives

Day 1

  • Divide numbers just beyond the times tables using a number line.

Day 2

  • Divide larger 2-digit numbers by single-digit numbers, including those which leave a remainder.

Day 3

  • Perform division calculations using a vertical written representation.

Lesson Planning

Day 1
Revise partitioning to support halving and dividing by 4.

Timed: 5mins. [PowerPoint Slide 2]

Each student will need their copy of the Skill Drill Record Sheet [see below, to be printed for any new students/ lost sheets].

Do students need a reminder before you start or struggle once they’ve begun? Revisit the partition/halve/ halve strategy from last time [See today’s PowerPoint Slide 11].

Day 2
Practise drawing and using empty number lines to find the answer to division problems. [PowerPoint Slide 2] Timed: 5mins

Do students need a reminder before you start, or struggle once they’ve begun? Revisit the number lines from last time [see today’s PowerPoint Slide 12].

Don’t forget to ask students to complete their Skill Drill Record Sheet.

Day 3
Practise using grouping on a number line for division with remainders. Timed: 5mins [PowerPoint Slide 2]

Do students need a reminder before you start or struggle once they’ve begun? Revisit the number line from last time [See today’s PowerPoint Slide 14].

Don’t forget to ask students to complete their Skill Drill Record Sheet.