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Mathematics·Multiplication & Division·conceptual

Using inverse operations

Recognise and use relationships between operations including inverse operations; use these relationships to check answers and simplify calculations

Suggested ages 11–12

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Evidence of understanding

Use addition and subtraction as inverse operations to check and solve problems
Use multiplication and division as inverse operations to check and solve problems
Recognise that squaring and square-rooting are inverse operations

Assessment prompt

If Using inverse operations works out '252 ÷ 7 = 36', can they immediately use the inverse to check — '36 × 7 = 252' — without having to redo the division?

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KS3.Maths.Num.6GB · uk-nc-2013

Relationships Between Operations

The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 3