Year 2 - Maths
Explain how a dividend of zero affects the quotient
Doubling, halving, quotative and partitive division
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will double and halve 2-digit numbers. They will explore division as both grouping and sharing and learn to use times table facts to find the quotient for 2x 5x 10x tables.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain how a dividend of zero affects the quotient.
Key Notes
- If the dividend is zero, then the quotient will be zero.
- Zero divided by any number is equal to zero.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Dividend: The dividend is what we are dividing.
- Quotient: The quotient is the result after division has taken place.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Children assume that the answer to all questions posed is 0 because that is the focus.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Solve this in steps: explain the method from this lesson and why each step matters.
If the dividend is zero, then the quotient will be zero. Zero divided by any number is equal to zero.
2. Use this key word in a maths sentence and explain it clearly. 'Dividend'
The dividend is what we are dividing. Use this word when showing your method, then check your final answer is reasonable.
3. Spot and fix this common maths mistake.
Mistake: Children assume that the answer to all questions posed is 0 because that is the focus. Correction: Always encourage children to read an equation aloud and describe the role of each number within it. Relating each to a context can help children to visualise the mathematics when 0 feels abstract.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Explain each part of a division equation and know how they can be interchanged Study Guide
- Explain how a division equation with 2 as a divisor is related to halving Study Guide
- Explain how a divisor of one affects the quotient Study Guide
- Explain how the quotient is affected when the divisor is equal to the dividend Study Guide
- Explain how times table facts can help to find the quotient (10 times table) Study Guide
- Explain how times table facts can help to find the quotient (2 times table) Study Guide
- Explain how times table facts can help to find the quotient (5 times table) Study Guide
- Explain patterns and relationships between the 5 and 10 times tables Study Guide
- Identify the patterns and relationships between the 5 and 10 times tables Study Guide
- Use knowledge of divisibility rules when the divisor is 10 to solve problems Study Guide
- Use knowledge of divisibility rules when the divisor is 2 to solve problems Study Guide
- Use knowledge of divisibility rules when the divisor is 5 to solve problems Study Guide
- Use knowledge of division strategies to solve problems Study Guide
- Use knowledge of the 5 and 10 times tables to solve problems Study Guide
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