Division using the 'short' method

This week we are publishing a set of pages which look specifically at dividing 3-digit numbers by single digits, concentrating on the 5, 6, 7 and 8 times tables to do this.  This is to practise the 'short' division method. When I was young I was taught the short method...

Year 3 division concepts

The year 3 work on division builds on the foundations built in year 2. Again, division can be seen in two ways: 1. Sharing equally e.g. 8 bars of chocolate are shared between 2 people. How many does each person get? 2. Grouping, or repeated subtraction In the same way...

More mental arithmetic questions

Here we have the latest batch of mental arithmetic questions for Years 4, 5 and 6. There are two sets of questions for each age group, with ten questions in each set. The Year 4 questions include finding missing numbers in sequences and working out money problems. There is also...

More quick mental addition worksheets for Year 4

This set of addition worksheets has a mixed selection of questions to stretch the capabilities of most children in Year 4. At this stage we are looking for rapid responses using a variety of different skills depending on the type of question. Let’s look at some of the different types...

Year 3 multiplication concepts

Year 3 is the year that children really begin to take off with multiplication. One of the key things is the understanding that multiplication is repeated addition. Also the multiplication sign is used and understood as meaning, 'lots of'. In oral work the terms multiple and product can be introduced....

Mental Arithmetic worksheets

With the start of the summer term comes the next in our sets of mental arithmetic worksheets for years 4, 5 and 6. The year 4 questions concentrate on multiplying and dividing by ten as well as place value. It is always worth reinforcing the idea that to multiply by...