Sharing with Division: Year 2 Introduction
Sharing with Division: Year 2 Introduction
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Sharing with Division: Year 2 Introduction
What do you already know about dividing things equally?
Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson you will be able to divide objects into equal groups and use the word 'division' when sharing things fairly.
What is Division?
Division is splitting things into equal parts or groups. It means sharing something fairly.
Key Words to Remember
Division = sharing, equal, groups. Remember, everyone gets the same amount!
Let’s Try: Sharing Biscuits
If you have 6 biscuits and 2 friends, how many biscuits will each get if you share them equally?
Using Division Symbols
We use the ÷ symbol for division. Example: 6 ÷ 2 = 3. This means 6 shared between 2 groups is 3 in each group.
Can You Solve These?
Share 12 crayons into 3 pots. How many crayons go in each pot?
8 ÷ 2 = ?
Share 8 apples between 2 people. How many apples do they get each?
12 ÷ 3 = ?
Let’s Reflect
What did you learn about sharing and division today? Can you think of other times you use division in daily life?
Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.
Write down 2 things you want to know more about.
Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.
