Year 5 Division worksheets
Free worksheets: Division, KS2, Y5
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Long division explained
Long division is used to divide a large number by a two- (or more) digit number. It is set out in a similar way to short division. We've started off some calculations. Can you can continue each one on your own?
Solving word problems with short division
Work out these problems using the short division method.
Dividing multiples of 100
When dividing multiples of 100 it can be easier to divide each number by ten first. Can you work out these sums using this method?
Choose the route: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
Starting with the number on the left, work out which route the girl takes to get to the pink house. Which route does she take to get to the purple house?
Dividing three-digit numbers
To work out these division questions you could use the chunking method you learnt in Y5 (see Year 5 worksheets) or this quicker method. See is you can use this method to answer these tricky division questions.
Multiplying and dividing by ten and a hundred
When multiplying by ten, numbers move one place to the left. When multiplying by one hundred, numbers move two places to the left. When dividing by ten, numbers move one place to the right. When dividing by one hundred, numbers move two places to the right. Use this method to work out the answers to these questions.
Dividing multiples of 100
When dividing multiples of 100 it can be easier to divide each number by ten first. Can you work out these sums using this method?
Using a calculator for two-step problems
You can use a calculator for these two-step problems. What calculations will you need to do? Think hard about what numbers you need to key in and what you will need to write down as you go along.
Cool maths games for kids
Add an extra learning dimension to family game time – try one of our Cool Maths board games and help reinforce your child's knowledge of number bonds, percentages and fractions while you play. Compiled by deputy headteacher Matt Revill and packed with 20 games, this maths learning pack covers all the key skills your child will need to master as part of the primary numeracy curriculum.
Solving money problems: Division
Help your child improve their division skills by solving the money word problems on this worksheet. Can they come up with two more of their own?
Chunking practice
A worksheet to encourage your child to use their knowledge of chunking when dividing in order to work out whether a number sentence is correct or not.
Explain chunking
Encourage your child to revise their knowledge of the chunking method by designing a poster to explain it. Can they think of some examples to illustrate this technique?
Multiplication and division facts
This worksheet sets out the relationship between multiplication and division.
Revise multiplication and division
This worksheet gives lots of examples of multiplication number sentences for children to try. They are then encouraged to make the connection between multiplication and division.
Using chunking to divide
Chunking, or repeated subtraction, is a way to tackle complex division problems. This worksheet offers a step-by-step guide to the technique and some calculations to practise it on.
The short division method
This worksheet helps your child learn to set out their calculation using the long division method, then use it to solve division problems.
The Parents' Guide to division
From sharing and grouping to shorthand division and chunking, this is your step-by-step guide to how your child will be taught to divide numbers in KS2.