Year 2 - Maths
Explain that objects can be grouped equally
Introduction to division structures
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will use practical resources to model and explain when objects can and cannot be grouped or shared equally. They will then represent practical situations using division expressions and equations.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to groups objects equally.
Key Notes
- Objects can be divided into groups with the same number in each group. This shows ___ groups with ___ in each group.
- The stem sentence ___ is equal to ___ groups of ___ can be used to describe this.
- Equal grouping can be recorded with a multiplication equation.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Equal: Equal means to have exactly the same amount or value.
- Group: A group is a collection of objects or images.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may misinterpret the 'number of groups' and 'the size of each group' when reading multiplication equations.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Solve this in steps: explain the method from this lesson and why each step matters.
Objects can be divided into groups with the same number in each group. This shows ___ groups with ___ in each group. The stem sentence ___ is equal to ___ groups of ___ can be used to describe this.
2. Use this key word in a maths sentence and explain it clearly. 'Equal'
Equal means to have exactly the same amount or value. Use this word when showing your method, then check your final answer is reasonable.
3. Spot and fix this common maths mistake.
Mistake: Pupils may misinterpret the 'number of groups' and 'the size of each group' when reading multiplication equations. Correction: Emphasise the order of multiplication equations, referring to these as '___ groups of ___: there are ___ groups with ___ in each group'. Reinforce this with visual representations such as counters and bar models.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Calculate the number of equal groups in a division story Study Guide
- Explain that objects can be shared equally Study Guide
- Explain the relationship between division expressions and division stories Study Guide
- Identify and explain when objects cannot be grouped equally Study Guide
- Skip count to find the group size in a sharing problem Study Guide
- Skip count using the group size to find the number of groups Study Guide
- Solve a variety of division problems, explaining understanding Study Guide
- Use knowledge of skip counting and division to solve problems relating to measure Study Guide
- Use skip counting to solve a sharing problem Study Guide
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