What's new: Division by grouping

One way of understanding division is to think of it as equal grouping. In other words, you have a number of objects and split them up into piles of the same amount. 8 divided by 2 can be thought of as 'How many equal groups of 2 can be made...

What's New: Division word problems

A calculation involving division can be written in a variety of ways and it is important that children recognise these so that they can carry out the correct procedure. These four pages introduce 4 or 5 different ways, including: Share 8 objects between 2 Divide 8 by 2 How many...

What's New: Divide by 3

Continuing with our series on early division we have a set of four worksheets on dividing by 3, for children who are just learning their 3 x table. The patterns of the 3x table are not as easy to recognise as the 2, 5 or 10 times and this can...

What's New: Divide by 2, 5 and 10

A mixed bag today with four worksheets on dividing by 2, 5 and 10. It is always a good idea to ask children how they go about answering a question, or what are they thinking. When faced with a question such as 30 divided by 5, I think, 'How many...

What's New: Divide by 5

Here we have the second in our mini series of division worksheets, suitable for children in year 2, aged around 6, but this will vary according to the individual child's development. These four maths worksheets on dividing by 5 are an ideal way to check how well the 5 times...

Resource of the Week: Maths Game Counting Hiccups

Your child will have to listen really carefully to be successful with this amusing game that helps with early counting. As it is only sounds that are being counted it is important to keep track - and fingers might be needed! The schoolboys just can't stop their hiccups! Listen carefully...