Year 5 - Maths
Divide a 2-digit by a 1-digit number using partitioning (with regrouping)
Division by partitioning leading to short division (2 and 3-digits by 1-digit)
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will divide a 2-digit and a 3-digit number by a single-digit number using partitioning and representations and divide a 2-digit number by a single-digit number by using short division.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to divide a 2-digit by a 1-digit number using partitioning and representations (with regrouping).
Key Notes
- Partitioning the dividend into tens and ones helps when dividing a 2-digit by a 1-digit number.
- If the dividend is not a multiple of the divisor, there will be a remainder.
- If the remainder is a number of tens, you can regroup the tens for ones and continue to divide.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Remainder: An amount left over after division.
- Partition / partitioning: Splitting a number into smaller parts.
- Regroup / regrouping: The process of unitising and exchanging between place values.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils not being able to regroup when dividing.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Solve this in steps: explain the method from this lesson and why each step matters.
Partitioning the dividend into tens and ones helps when dividing a 2-digit by a 1-digit number. If the dividend is not a multiple of the divisor, there will be a remainder.
2. Use this key word in a maths sentence and explain it clearly. 'Remainder'
An amount left over after division. Use this word when showing your method, then check your final answer is reasonable.
3. Spot and fix this common maths mistake.
Mistake: Pupils not being able to regroup when dividing. Correction: Use concrete resources to highlight regrouping of tens. Ask children 'What is the highest multiple you know?' to support with partitioning.
More Lessons In This Unit
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- Divide a 2-digit number using short division (with regrouping and remainders) Study Guide
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