Dividing by 2

By the end of this unit, children will be able to:

• Use their knowledge of grouping and sharing to divide by 2.
• Represent division as an abstract number sentence using the division and equals symbols to reinforce this knowledge.

Curriculum Alignment: Year 2 Number: Multiplication and division

• Recall and use multiplication and division facts for the 2, 5 and 10 multiplication tables, including recognising odd and even numbers.
• Calculate mathematical statements for multiplication and division within the multiplication tables and write them using the multiplication (×), division (÷) and equals (=) signs.
• Show that multiplication of 2 numbers can be done in any order (commutative) and division of 1 number by another cannot.
• Solve problems involving multiplication and division, using materials, arrays, repeated addition, mental methods, and multiplication and division facts, including problems in contexts.