Divide whole numbers
- Use known times tables.
- Divide in steps if needed.
- Check by multiplying back.
Answer: 144 ÷ 12 = 12
🔢 Number
Division
Learn division with a GCSE-style explanation, help guide, worked example, practice question and flashcards.
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1. Explanation
Key idea
- Division is part of number and appears often in KS3–GCSE maths.
- Division shares or groups equally.
- Use the worked model, help guide, interactive question and flashcards to practise division until the steps feel automatic.
Real-life examples
- Shopping, sport, travel, science, design and everyday decisions all use this skill.
2. Visual
Division learning map
Understand the key idea → follow the help guide → practise a question → check your method → build speed with flashcards.
3. Help guide
How to tackle Division
- Learn the rule: Division shares or groups equally.
- Worked model: Use known times tables. Divide in steps if needed. Check by multiplying back.
- Try the interactive question without looking at the answer first.
- Use the flashcards to test the rule, the method and a common check.
4. Worked examples
Step-by-step working
5. Interactive questions
Try it yourself
Calculate 156 ÷ 12.
6. Flashcards
Master quick recall
Flip each card, then choose whether you know it or need more practice.
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FrontRule for Division
BackDivision shares or groups equally.
FrontExample answer: Calculate 156 ÷ 12.
Back12 goes into 156 exactly 13 times because 12 × 13 = 156.
FrontCommon check for Division
BackCheck units/notation, compare with an estimate, and make sure the answer matches the question.
7. Finish
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