Operations and Algebraic Thinking · Autumn Term

Division as Grouping and Sharing

Investigating division as both grouping and sharing, including the interpretation of remainders.

Key Questions

  1. What does a remainder represent in the context of a real-world problem?
  2. Explain how to use multiplication facts to solve unknown division problems.
  3. Differentiate between 'sharing' and 'grouping' models of division.

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - NumberNCCA: Primary - Division
Class/Year: 4th Year (TY)
Subject: Mathematical Mastery: Exploring Patterns and Logic
Unit: Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Period: Autumn Term

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35–60 min

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