🔢 Mathematics · Multiplication & Division

Division with remainders (age 10+)

Divide numbers up to 4 digits by a two-digit divisor using formal written long division, interpreting remainders as whole numbers, fractions, or by rounding as appropriate

Typical age: 10–11 years

“Can your child use long division to work out something like '1,848 ÷ 24' — going through the steps of divide, multiply, subtract, and bring down until they reach the answer?”

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Arrays for multiplication (age 9+)REQUIRED
Long division by 2-digit extends Y5 short division by 1-digit
Long multiplication (age 10+)
Checking division with multiplication requires fluent multiplication

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Fractions of a whole (age 10+)
Division leading to fractions connects to long division skills
Dividing by two-digit numbers
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Division with DecimalsREQUIRED
Written division with decimal answers extends long division skills
Multi-step problems: choosing operationsREQUIRED
Mixed operation problems require long division skill
Choosing Maths Tools
Choosing long vs short division exemplifies Y6 strategic tool use