Y2 Maths
Divide by 2 Lesson
This Year 2 Divide by 2 lesson covers the prior learning of counting in 2s, before moving onto the main skill of dividing by 2.
The lesson starts with a prior learning worksheet to check pupils’ understanding. If they need more practice, you can choose other resources for that step. The interactive lesson slides recap the prior learning before moving on to the main skill. Children can then practise further by completing the activities and can extend their learning by completing an engaging extension task.
National Curriculum Objectives
Mathematics Year 2: (2C7) Calculate mathematical statements for multiplication and division within the multiplication tables and write them using the multiplication (×), division (÷) and equals (=) signs
Mathematics Year 2: (2C8) Solve problems involving multiplication and division, using materials, arrays, repeated addition, mental methods, and multiplication and division facts, including problems in contexts
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1 Prior Learning
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Worksheet
This worksheet recaps prior learning of counting in 2s, before moving onto the main skill of dividing by 2.
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Full Step
For further practice, visit the full step where you will find a selection of further resources and activities such as a differentiated resource pack, homework/extension worksheet and discussion problem.
2 Teaching
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Lesson Slides
These lesson slides guides pupils through the prior learning of counting in 2s, before moving onto the main skill of divide by 2. There are a number of questions to check pupils' understanding throughout.
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Lesson Slides
These are the same as the lesson slides on Classroom Secrets. You can assign this as an activity for pupils to access individually in school or remotely from home.
3 Activities
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Worksheet
This worksheet includes varied fluency, reasoning and problem solving questions for pupils to practise the main skill of divide by 2.
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Full Step
For further practice, visit the full step where you will find a selection of further resources and activities such as a differentiated resource pack, homework/extension worksheet and discussion problem.
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Interactive Activity
This Divide by 2 Memory Card Game aims to support pupils with dividing by 2.
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Interactive Activity
This Divide by 2 Game is designed to support children in learning how to divide by 2.
4 Extension
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Extension
This divide by 2 extension task includes a challenge activity which can be used to further pupils' understanding of the concepts taught in the divide by 2 lesson.
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Interactive Activity
This Year 2 Divide by 2 Maths Challenge checks pupils' understanding of dividing numbers by 2. Pupils will use the clues and the information given to crack the code and reveal the hidden message.
