Mathematics·Multiplication & Division·procedural
Division with Decimals
Use written division methods in cases where the answer has up to two decimal places; divide decimals to hundredths by whole numbers
Suggested ages 10–11
Learning journey
Your child is advancing to sophisticated multiplication and division — using formal written methods for complex calculations, working with decimals, and applying the order of operations to solve multi-step problems.
Evidence of understanding
- Compute 14.76 ÷ 4 using a written method to get 3.69
- Explain how to continue long division past the decimal point to obtain a decimal quotient
- Solve a context problem that requires dividing a decimal amount equally (e.g. sharing £18.60 among 5 people)
Assessment prompt
Can Division with Decimals use a written method to calculate something like '17 ÷ 4 = 4.25' — carrying the division past the decimal point to get a decimal answer rather than a remainder?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.