Division by Sharing — Interactive Lesson (Year 2)

How many blocks does each friend get? This 40-slide interactive lesson teaches division by sharing, using equal groups pupils can count for themselves.

Mastering Division by Sharing in Year 2 Maths

Pupils learn to solve division problems by counting groups, write division sentences for equal groups, and write division sentences for arrays. They learn that division means to share into equal groups, so 6 ÷ 3 means 6 shared into 3 groups, and practise sharing carrots between rabbits, sweets between friends, and blocks between three friends. Later questions use counting equal groups directly, such as sharing 18 apples into groups of 3 to find how many groups there are.

What’s Included

• 40-slide interactive lesson on division by sharing
• Learning objectives on counting groups and writing division sentences
• Sharing problems with animals, sweets and coins
• Division sentences written for both sharing and arrays
• Fill-in-the-blank questions with instant feedback

Key Benefits for Students

• Builds a hands-on understanding of what division means
• Practises writing formal division sentences
• Uses varied, real-life sharing contexts
• Instant feedback on answer questions

Why Teachers Love It

• No prep — ready for whole-class teaching on an interactive whiteboard
• A long, structured lesson that can be split across sessions
• Self-marking questions support independent practice
• Suits teaching, revision and homework
• A broad introduction to division before focusing on specific numbers

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A dependable addition to a Year 2 number topic, giving pupils a hands-on, general introduction to division before narrowing in on specific times-tables. Confidence sharing into equal groups underpins every later division method.

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FAQs

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

Does it cover arrays as well as sharing?
Yes — division sentences are written for both.

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