Year 3 Maths
Date: 29th Jan 2026 @ 9:12am
This week in Year 3, we’ve taken another big step forward in our maths journey as we explored division in depth. The children have shown fantastic perseverance and curiosity as they tackled calculations involving two-digit numbers divided by one-digit numbers, using a wide range of practical equipment to help them understand what division really means.
🔍 Using Manipulatives to Make Division Meaningful
To ensure everyone had a secure, hands-on understanding, we used a variety of manipulatives, including:
- Base 10
- Place value counters
- Lollypop sticks
These resources helped the children see how a number can be shared into equal groups. They physically moved, grouped and partitioned numbers, giving them a much clearer picture of the division process.
✏️ Partitioning and Exchanging
One of our biggest focuses this week was understanding what happens when numbers don’t divide neatly. The children learned how to:
- Partition a two‑digit number into tens and ones
- Exchange a ten for ten ones when a remainder appears in the tens column
- Continue dividing using the ones
- Work out whether the result is a whole number or whether a remainder is needed
Lots of lightbulb moments this week!
