Max Maths, Year 6, Practice, Dividing 3-digit numbers by 2-digit numbers

In the Max Maths Year 6 practice exercises, students are challenged to develop their proficiency in division by tackling problems that involve dividing 3-digit numbers by 2-digit numbers. The task requires the use of long division, a methodical process that breaks down more complex division problems into a series of simpler steps. For example, students are presented with problems such as 276 divided by 23 and 752 divided by 46. These exercises are designed to strengthen their understanding of how larger numbers can be evenly distributed into smaller groups, a fundamental mathematical skill.

The practice section titled 'Let’s Practise' encourages students to apply their knowledge of division through two main strategies: repeated subtraction and long division. They are given problems such as dividing 213 by 19 and 585 by 39, where they must show their working out, thereby demonstrating their ability to apply the chosen method to reach the correct answer. Students are also directed to workbook pages 63 to 68 for additional exercises and examples, which provide further opportunities to practice and master the technique of dividing larger numbers by smaller ones, ensuring a solid foundation is built for more advanced mathematical concepts.