Short Division Homework Year 5: A Step-by-Step Guide to Solving Problems

This Short Division Worksheet is configured in a horizontal problem format.The numbers for the divisors may range from 2 through 9.The number of digits in the quotients may be varied from 1 to 3 digits.You may also select how may digits will be in the dividend as well.The short division problems may be configured with no remainders, all remainders or mixed remainders.The answer key can be displayed with a remainder or as a fraction. You may select between 20 or 24 problems for each short division worksheet.

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The bus stop method of division is just another name for short division. It gets its name from the idea that the dividend (the number you want to divide up) is sitting inside the bus stop while the divisor waits outside.

Long division is a method that is used when dividing a large number (usually three digits or more) by a two digit (or larger) number. It is set out in a similar way to the bus stop method that is used for short division.

If your child is comfortable with the difference between 10 5 and 10 2 even after seeing that 5 x 2 is the same as 2 x 5, they will be best placed to move comfortably up to KS2 short division, and KS2 long division.

Often referred to as the bus stop method due to the fact that when drawn out onto a piece of paper, the calculation shares some visual similarities to a bus stop, this KS2 short division method is one of the most popular methods taught in schools.

Division with remainders can be a tricky concept to grasp when children are first introduced to both short and long division, but it is important children understand them well as they can drastically change depending on the question that is being asked. 2ff7e9595c