Dividing by 2 — Interactive Lesson (Year 2)

How many carrots will each rabbit get? This 29-slide interactive lesson teaches dividing by 2 through equal sharing, grouping and arrays.

Mastering Dividing by 2 in Year 2 Maths

Pupils use previous knowledge of the 2 times-table to divide by 2, write division sentences for equal groups, and use arrays and a number line to answer related questions. They share carrots between two rabbits, chicks between two cages, and bananas between two monkeys, dragging items one at a time to see equal sharing in action. Later slides use arrays to complete number sentences such as 6 × 2 = 12 and 12 ÷ 2 = 6, linking multiplication and division.

What’s Included

• 29-slide interactive lesson on dividing by 2
• Learning objectives on sharing, writing division sentences and using arrays
• Drag-and-drop equal-sharing activities with animals
• Array activities linking multiplication and division
• True-or-false and fill-in-the-blank questions with instant feedback

Key Benefits for Students

• Links dividing by 2 back to the familiar 2 times-table
• Builds understanding through hands-on sharing
• Connects arrays, division sentences and a number line
• Instant feedback on answer questions

Why Teachers Love It

• No prep — ready for whole-class teaching on an interactive whiteboard
• A structured lesson that can be split across sessions
• Self-marking questions support independent practice
• Suits teaching, revision and homework
• A dependable foundation before dividing by other numbers

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A dependable addition to a Year 2 number topic, giving pupils several ways to picture what dividing by 2 really means. Secure early division sets pupils up for the multiplication and division facts expected by the end of KS1.

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FAQs

What year group is this for?
Year 2 (ages 6–7), KS1.

Does it use arrays?
Yes — alongside equal sharing and a number line.

Is it self-marking?
Yes, with instant feedback on the questions.