Understanding Division

Hello, Year 5! Today, we’re going to explore the exciting world of division. Division is a way to split a number into equal parts. Let’s break it down step by step!

What is Division?

When you divide, you are separating something into smaller, equal parts. For example, if you have 12 apples and you want to share them equally between 3 friends, you can divide the apples.

  • Example: 12 apples ÷ 3 friends = 4 apples each.

This means each friend gets 4 apples.

Key Vocabulary

  • Dividend: The number you want to divide (e.g., 12 in our example).
  • Divisor: The number you are dividing by (e.g., 3 in our example).
  • Quotient: The answer to the division (e.g., 4 in our example).

How to Divide

  1. Identify the Dividend and Divisor: Look at the numbers you want to divide.
  2. Ask Yourself: How many times does the divisor fit into the dividend?
  3. Write it Down: Use the division symbol (÷) or a long division format if it’s more complex.
  4. Check Your Work: Multiply the quotient by the divisor to see if it equals the dividend.

Key Rules for Division

  1. Division by 1: Any number divided by 1 is itself.
    • Example: 10 ÷ 1 = 10
  2. Division by the number itself: Any number divided by itself is 1.
    • Example: 8 ÷ 8 = 1
  3. Division by 0: You cannot divide a number by 0. It’s not possible!
    • Example: 5 ÷ 0 \text{ is not defined}

Tips and Tricks

  • Use Multiplication: Remember that division is the opposite of multiplication. If you know your times tables, you can use them to help with division.
  • Use a Number Line: You can visually see how many times a number fits into another by jumping along a number line.
  • Practice with Real-Life Examples: Try dividing items like candies, toys, or stickers to see how division works in everyday situations.

Questions to Practice Division

Easy Level Questions (20 Questions)

  1. 10 ÷ 2 = ?
  2. 15 ÷ 3 = ?
  3. 20 ÷ 5 = ?
  4. 8 ÷ 4 = ?
  5. 12 ÷ 6 = ?
  6. 18 ÷ 2 = ?
  7. 9 ÷ 3 = ?
  8. 6 ÷ 2 = ?
  9. 14 ÷ 7 = ?
  10. 16 ÷ 4 = ?
  11. 25 ÷ 5 = ?
  12. 30 ÷ 10 = ?
  13. 21 ÷ 3 = ?
  14. 24 ÷ 8 = ?
  15. 27 ÷ 9 = ?
  16. 36 ÷ 6 = ?
  17. 40 ÷ 5 = ?
  18. 28 ÷ 4 = ?
  19. 32 ÷ 8 = ?
  20. 50 ÷ 10 = ?

Medium Level Questions (20 Questions)

  1. 45 ÷ 5 = ?
  2. 63 ÷ 7 = ?
  3. 81 ÷ 9 = ?
  4. 56 ÷ 8 = ?
  5. 72 ÷ 6 = ?
  6. 90 ÷ 10 = ?
  7. 49 ÷ 7 = ?
  8. 64 ÷ 8 = ?
  9. 84 ÷ 12 = ?
  10. 96 ÷ 12 = ?
  11. 50 ÷ 2 = ?
  12. 100 ÷ 4 = ?
  13. 120 ÷ 10 = ?
  14. 27 ÷ 3 = ?
  15. 48 ÷ 8 = ?
  16. 36 ÷ 9 = ?
  17. 70 ÷ 7 = ?
  18. 55 ÷ 5 = ?
  19. 39 ÷ 3 = ?
  20. 66 ÷ 6 = ?

Hard Level Questions (20 Questions)

  1. 144 ÷ 12 = ?
  2. 225 ÷ 15 = ?
  3. 168 ÷ 14 = ?
  4. 256 ÷ 16 = ?
  5. 324 ÷ 18 = ?
  6. 600 ÷ 20 = ?
  7. 490 ÷ 7 = ?
  8. 360 ÷ 30 = ?
  9. 441 ÷ 21 = ?
  10. 288 ÷ 24 = ?
  11. 729 ÷ 27 = ?
  12. 1000 ÷ 25 = ?
  13. 512 ÷ 64 = ?
  14. 384 ÷ 32 = ?
  15. 1500 ÷ 50 = ?
  16. 576 ÷ 24 = ?
  17. 900 ÷ 30 = ?
  18. 1024 ÷ 32 = ?
  19. 960 ÷ 40 = ?
  20. 800 ÷ 80 = ?

Answers

Easy Level Answers

  1. 5
  2. 5
  3. 4
  4. 2
  5. 2
  6. 9
  7. 3
  8. 3
  9. 2
  10. 4
  11. 5
  12. 3
  13. 7
  14. 3
  15. 3
  16. 6
  17. 8
  18. 7
  19. 4
  20. 5

Medium Level Answers

  1. 9
  2. 9
  3. 9
  4. 7
  5. 12
  6. 9
  7. 7
  8. 8
  9. 7
  10. 8
  11. 25
  12. 25
  13. 12
  14. 9
  15. 6
  16. 4
  17. 10
  18. 11
  19. 13
  20. 11

Hard Level Answers

  1. 12
  2. 15
  3. 12
  4. 16
  5. 18
  6. 30
  7. 70
  8. 12
  9. 21
  10. 12
  11. 27
  12. 40
  13. 8
  14. 12
  15. 30
  16. 24
  17. 30
  18. 32
  19. 24
  20. 10

Happy dividing, Year 5! Remember to practice often, and soon you’ll be a division expert!