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      Divide a 3-digit by a 1-digit number using short division

      Lesson details

      Learning outcome

      You can divide a 3-digit by a 1-digit number using short division

      Key learning points

      1. Division of a 3-digit by a 1-digit number can be organised with short division.
      2. The partial quotients are recorded above the dividend in the correct place value columns.
      3. Use the place value resources to explain the similarities with short multiplication.

      Keywords

      • Dividend - The dividend is the amount that you want to divide up.

      • Divisor - A divisor is the number we divide by.

      • Quotient - A quotient is the result after division has taken place.

      Common misconception

      Pupils may not be able to arrange digits within the division frame correctly and work procedurally.

      Clear teacher modelling of arrangement of digits using the division frame. Continue to use stem sentences.

      Teacher tip

      Pupils can initially use place-value counters for support but should progress to working with equations only.

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      Lesson video

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      Prior knowledge starter quiz

      6 Questions

      Q1.
      Match the division equation to the correct quotient:

      Correct Answer:96 ÷ 12 =,8
      Correct Answer:77 ÷ 7 =,11
      Correct Answer:36 ÷ 4 =,9
      Correct Answer:27 ÷ 9 =,3
      Correct Answer:45 ÷ 9 =,5
      Correct Answer:100 ÷10 =,10

      Q2.
      Use the representation below to fill in the blank.

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      Correct Answer: 300, Thee hundred

      Q3.
      I can make groups of 3 tens from the tens in the dividend.

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      Correct Answer: 2, two

      Q4.
      Use short division to calculate the division equation: 96 ÷ 3 =

      Correct Answer: 32, Thirty two, Thirty-two

      Q5.
      Use short division to answer the word problem: 84 laptops are shared between 4 classes. How many laptops does each class get?

      Correct Answer: 21, twenty one

      Q6.
      Find the missing number in this short division layout.

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      Correct Answer: 3

      6 Questions

      Q1.
      Order the division expressions in ascending order.

      1 - 7 ÷ 0
      2 - 7 ÷ 7
      3 - 7 ÷ 1
      4 - 70 ÷ 7
      5 - 77 ÷ 7

      Q2.
      In the equation 99 ÷ 3 = 33, 33 is the __________.

      dividend
      divisor
      Correct answer: quotient
      product

      Q3.
      Select the correct short division for this division equation: 966 ÷ 3 =

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      Correct Answer: An image in a quiz
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      Q4.
      Use short division to solve: 969 ÷ 3 = Write your answer in numeral form.

      Correct Answer: 323

      Q5.
      Use short division to solve: 848 ÷ 4 = Write your answer in numeral form.

      Correct Answer: 212

      Q6.
      An equilateral triangle has a total perimeter of 696 cm. What is the length of one side? Write your answer in numeral form. cm

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      Correct Answer: 232, 232 cm, 232cm

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