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Short division

In this lesson, we will solve division problems using short division and place value counters. We will start by exploring division by sharing and then division by grouping, showing how to record the formal method of short division whilst demonstrating each stage of the process using pictorial and concrete representations.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Using your knowledge of inverse, which of the following numbers is not a factor of 248?

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Q2.Use your knowledge of multiples to identify the missing factor from the area model below.

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Q3.If I know 6 x 15 is 90, I can generate other facts. But which of the following number sentences is not derived from this original fact?

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Q4.45 is a factor of 360 because.....

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Q5.Today we used cuisenaire rods to help set out multiples. If we give the white rod the value of 9, which of the following statements is true?

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Quiz:

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Using your knowledge of inverse, which of the following numbers is not a factor of 248?

1/5

Q2.Use your knowledge of multiples to identify the missing factor from the area model below.

2/5

Q3.If I know 6 x 15 is 90, I can generate other facts. But which of the following number sentences is not derived from this original fact?

3/5

Q4.45 is a factor of 360 because.....

4/5

Q5.Today we used cuisenaire rods to help set out multiples. If we give the white rod the value of 9, which of the following statements is true?

5/5

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Short division quiz

After all that work and effort during the lesson, there is just time for you to complete the quiz. Remember some of the key vocabulary used today when we were demonstrating the different stages to the formal method of short division. Read the questions carefully and take your time. Best of luck everyone!

Q1.When using short division, knowledge of factors allow us to work efficiently and securely. Which number would make each of the following number statements complete?

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Q2.Which estimation would be most appropriate for the following problem: 'There are an equal number of bronze, silver and gold medals. There are 443 medals in total. How many gold medals are there?'

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Q3.Mr Ward has spotted a mistake in the calculation below. But can you spot what it is?

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Q4.When doing a division calculation, the result or answer is also widely known as....

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Q5.When calculating a division equation, the number we are dividing by is also commonly referred to as....

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This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

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Short division quiz

After all that work and effort during the lesson, there is just time for you to complete the quiz. Remember some of the key vocabulary used today when we were demonstrating the different stages to the formal method of short division. Read the questions carefully and take your time. Best of luck everyone!

Q1.When using short division, knowledge of factors allow us to work efficiently and securely. Which number would make each of the following number statements complete?

1/5

Q2.Which estimation would be most appropriate for the following problem: 'There are an equal number of bronze, silver and gold medals. There are 443 medals in total. How many gold medals are there?'

2/5

Q3.Mr Ward has spotted a mistake in the calculation below. But can you spot what it is?

3/5

Q4.When doing a division calculation, the result or answer is also widely known as....

4/5

Q5.When calculating a division equation, the number we are dividing by is also commonly referred to as....

5/5

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