The basic idea of multiplication is repeated addition.

Division is splitting into equal parts or groups. It is the result of "fair sharing".

Inverse means the opposite in effect. The reverse of.

Solve problems involving multiplication and division

Maths

In this unit pupils will divide a 2-digit and 3-digit number by a single-digit number using partitioning and representations with exchanging and remainders. They will divide a 2-digit number by a single-digit number using short division. In the future unit pupils will  use their knowledge of multiplication and division to solve comparison and change problems.

In the prior unit pupils interpreted a division story with a remainder and represented it with an equation. They explained how the remainder related to the divisor. In this unit pupils will divide a 2-digit and a 3-digit number by a single-digit number using partitioning and representations and divide a 2-digit number by a single-digit number by using short division.

Division by partitioning leading to short division (2 and 3-digits by 1-digit)

Match the division equation to the correct quotient.

Use the representation below to fill in the blank:

Select the correct operation for this word problem: Izzy collected 13 stickers in a week. Andeep collected 4 times as many. How many stickers does Andeep have?

Select the correct calculation for this word problem: Izzy collected 13 stickers in a week. Andeep collected 3 times as many. How many stickers does Andeep have?

Use an efficient strategy to solve: 608 ÷ 4. Write your answer in numeral form.

Each glass of fresh Orange juice made at the cafe requires the juice of 6 oranges. If they have 583 oranges how many full glasses of juice can they make? Write your answer in numeral form.

Look at the diagram, choose the correct division equation. Three ice creams are shared between three people.

Look at the diagram, choose the correct division equation.

Use a mental strategy to solve: 363 ÷ 6 = {{ }}  Write your answer in numeral form using r if you need to show a remainder.

Choose an efficient strategy to solve: 763 ÷ 9 = {{ }} Write your answer in numeral form using r if you need to show a remainder.

Choose an efficient strategy to solve this word problem: 937 cookies are packed in boxes of 3. How many boxes are needed to pack all of the cookies?

Starter Quiz