In Year 6 this week we have been looking at division strategies to support our problem solving.

To begin, we learnt that sometimes it may be easier to use factors to divide by larger numbers. E.g. – If you want to solve 912 divided by 48, this can be done by dividing 912 by 8 and the answer to this by 6 (as 8 x 6 = 48).

Having secured that strategy, the children were introduced to good old fashioned long division. It was nice for their teachers to be able to say, “Just like we were taught when we were your age!”.

Sometimes, the old school methods are the best!

Have a lovely weekend!

The Year 6 Team