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Year 5
Division
Definition
Short division is a written method for dividing by a single-digit number, often called the bus stop method. You divide each digit in turn, carrying any remainder to the next digit.
Why Do I Have to Learn This?
Dividing shares things out equally and tells you how many groups fit. You use it to split a bill, share sweets or work out how many teams to make.
Key Rules:
- 1. Divide the digits from left to right.
- 2. Carry any remainder to the next digit.
- 3. Write each answer digit above the line.
Remember:
- •Check the answer by multiplying it back.
- •A remainder can be written as a remainder, fraction or decimal.
- •Estimate first so you notice a wrong answer.
Division
Sharing or grouping a number into equal parts. The answer is called the quotient.
12 ÷ 3 = 4
Animated Example:
12 ÷ 3 = 4
Free Division Worksheet
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Let’s Practise the Concept
Step 1 of 3
Put them in order
Tap the numbers from smallest to largest.
In order so far: nothing yet