Year 2 - Maths
Use knowledge of divisibility rules when the divisor is 5 to solve problems
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 use knowledge of divisibility rules when the divisor is 5 to solve problems.
Key Notes
- All numbers in the five times table have a ones digit of 0 or 5
- All numbers in the five times table are divisible by 5
Vocabulary To Learn
- Divisible: When a number can be divided into equal parts without any left over, we can say that it is divisible by ___
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Children may not see 2-digit numbers as divisible by 5 if they are not in their 5 times tables.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Solve this in steps: explain the method from this lesson and why each step matters.
All numbers in the five times table have a ones digit of 0 or 5. All numbers in the five times table are divisible by 5.
2. Use this key word in a maths sentence and explain it clearly. 'Divisible'
When a number can be divided into equal parts without any left over, we can say that it is divisible by ___. Use this word when showing your method, then check your final answer is reasonable.
3. Spot and fix this common maths mistake.
Mistake: Children may not see 2-digit numbers as divisible by 5 if they are not in their 5 times tables. Correction: Encourage children to apply the knowledge that a number is divisible by 5 when it has a ones digit of 0 or 5 Examples showing this idea can be explored and displayed to reference within the lesson.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Explain each part of a division equation and know how they can be interchanged Study Guide
- Explain how a dividend of zero affects the quotient 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 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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