Progress0%
P2 Division (I) · Basic concept

Division is a way to share a number equally among groups.

12 ÷ 3 = 4

Twelve divided by three equals four

Division as Sharing

We have 12 apples and share them equally among 3 friends. How many does each get?

Friend 1
Friend 2
Friend 3
Apples
12
÷
Friends
3
Teacher notes

Tips: Start with physical objects that children can share or group; use visual representations like counters; link division to sharing situations; always connect division to multiplication; introduce problems with no remainders first; encourage checking answers by multiplication.

Misconceptions: Confusing dividend and divisor; thinking remainder can equal or exceed divisor.

Extensions: Division Bingo; real-life sharing in class; students create division word problems; shopping game with equal groups.