Mathematics·Multiplication & Division·procedural
Arrays for multiplication (age 9+)
Divide numbers up to four digits by a one-digit number using short division (and place-value/array strategies); interpret remainders appropriately for the context
Suggested ages 9–10
Learning journey
Your child is mastering more complex multiplication and division — working with larger numbers, understanding factors and multiples, solving multi-step problems, and beginning to use formal written methods.
Evidence of understanding
- Calculate 4,932 ÷ 6 using short division
- Solve 125 ÷ 8 and interpret: 15 remainder 5 means 15 full bags with 5 left over
- Use the multiplication–division relationship to check a division answer
Assessment prompt
Can Arrays for multiplication (age 9+) use the short division ('bus stop') method to work out something like '2,457 ÷ 6', and decide what to do with any remainder left over?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.