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

Max Maths presents Year 6 students with a workbook exercise that delves into the division of 3-digit numbers by 2-digit numbers. To help students grasp this mathematical concept, Practice 3 offers a step-by-step approach, starting with division through repeated subtraction. This technique encourages students to write down multiples of the divisor, aiding them in systematically subtracting these from the dividend until they reach zero or a remainder. For example, students are asked to divide 364 by 14, and to assist in this process, they calculate multiples of 14, such as 14 times 5, 10, 15, and 20. These multiples form a foundation for students to subtract from 364 in a repeated manner until they have successfully divided the number.

The workbook continues with a variety of division problems, where students are prompted to show their working as they use repeated subtraction to divide numbers such as 208 by 16 and 408 by 12. The exercises progress to include long division, challenging students to divide numbers like 288 by 18 and 374 by 22 using this more formal method. Students are encouraged to show their working steps, which not only helps them understand the process but also allows teachers to follow their reasoning. The final section of the workbook provides a mix of problems where students can choose to apply either repeated subtraction or long division to solve divisions such as 782 divided by 23 and 980 divided by 32, reinforcing their understanding and flexibility with division methods.