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Here you’ll find all our free Year 4 maths worksheets and Year 4 maths tests, many of which are suitable for homework as well as classroom teaching.

You can use these resources and workbooks as you like; most of the KS2 maths worksheets come in pdf format and all of them are printable if you want to give children something physical to work with. But they can also be downloaded and kept, or viewed online, if you prefer to keep things electronic. 

To supplement these we also have a range of maths activities , lesson plans and powerpoints for classroom teaching which are available from our White Rose maths  page.

Many of these worksheets and maths tests are aimed at helping children improve their number work – we have mental maths practice work, place value worksheets , addition and subtraction worksheets , multiplication & division worksheets etc.

All our maths worksheets and tests come with answer sheets too, including advice from the National Curriculum (about the range of answers that are acceptable, for example), where needed.

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Year 4 Maths Worksheets for fluency, reasoning, and problem solving

Year 4 times tables worksheets, year 4 place value worksheets, year 4 addition and subtraction worksheets , year 4 multiplication and division worksheets , year 4 decimals worksheets , year 4 measurement worksheets, year 4 fractions worksheets, year 4 statistics worksheets, year 4 maths tests: all topics, year 4 maths worksheets to improve fluency, mental maths and arithmetic skills: fluent in five.

Fluent in Five worksheets provide a series of questions designed to take no more than 5-10 minutes and to help children develop their written and mental maths skills. Developing maths fluency in a key skill for children, especially in Year 4 with the newly-introduced times tables check to work towards. 

Download  Fluent in Five Arithmetic Pack (Year 4) Weeks 1-6

Year 4 Maths Worksheets for improving reasoning and problem solving skills: Rapid Reasoning

The Rapid Reasoning resource was created to fulfil the greater emphasis that a maths mastery approach gives to children’s ability to reason well. ‘Explaining your reasoning’ is a key part of maths lessons in Key Stage 2, and these free worksheets (six weeks’ worth in total) help children improve their reasoning skills. Each worksheet comes with around three questions based on Year 4 maths topics, example answers, and even step-by-step explanations to help pupils break down how to get to an answer. 

Download  Rapid Reasoning (Year 4) Weeks 1-6

Year 4 Maths Test: Times Tables

Knowing their multiplication tables is one of the key maths skills every child should have by the time they leave primary school, and Year 4 children will have this skill tested through the new multiplication tables check . 

These times tables practice tests provide a quick and clear way to help children practise, and spot any gaps in their knowledge. No more worries about getting caught out on the 7x table!

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Year 4 Maths Worksheets for times tables: Tarsia Puzzles Mixed Times Tables Pack

These times tables worksheets are a fun way to practise times tables facts and related division facts independently and develop mental arithmetic skills.  

Download the Tarsia Puzzles Mixed Times Tables Pack

Year 4 Maths Worksheets for place value: All Kinds of Word Problems

This worksheet contains ten increasingly difficult questions about number and place value. A great choice whether you want to help a child revise this topic, or give a high achiever something more challenging to do as homework!

Download  All Kinds of Word Problems on Number and Place Value (Year 4)

Year 4 Maths Worksheets for addition and subtraction: Let’s Practise Using the Bar Model

These worksheets focus on word problems involving addition and subtraction of up to 4-digit numbers. It is important for children to experience a range of question types, especially in a topic where they may feel more confident. 

Download Year 4 addition and subtraction worksheets: Let’s Practise Using the Bar Model

Year 4 Maths Worksheets for addition and subtraction: Worked Examples

While children will have looked at formal column addition and subtraction, there are many common mistakes that even the most experienced amongst them can make. This worksheet highlights the common errors when using formal written methods, estimating and identifying related facts for addition and subtraction calculations. 

Download Year 4 Worked Examples Addition and Subtraction

Year 4 Maths Worksheets for addition and subtraction: Maths Code Crackers

Sometimes a simple set of fluency questions can be engaging. This worksheet focuses on calculations including up to 4-digit numbers add 4-digit numbers and up to 4-digit numbers subtract 4-digit numbers, all with the aim of finding answers and the punchline to a halloween themed joke. 

Download Year 4 Code Crackers: Addition and Subtraction

Year 4 Maths Worksheets for addition and subtraction: All Kinds of Word Problems 

These worksheets provide children with an opportunity to solve a wide range of addition and subtraction word problems. The problems range from missing digits to adding money and measures.

Year 4 Maths Worksheets for multiplication: All Kinds of Word Problems 

In Year 4, children are not only expected to know their times tables facts up to 12 x 12, they also need to know how to multiply 3-digit numbers by a 1-digit number. This workbook covers problems involving factors, missing numbers, multiplying 3-digit numbers by 1-digit numbers as well as times table facts. 

Download All Kinds of Word Problems: Multiplication 

Year 4 Maths Worksheets for multiplication: Let’s Practise Using the Bar Model

These worksheets include a range of word problems that can be solved using bar models. The questions cover times tables up to 12 x 12 as well as 2-digit numbers multiplied by 1-digit numbers. 

Download Year 4 Let’s Practise Using the Bar Model Multiplication Worksheets

Year 4 Maths Worksheets for division: Short and Long Division Worksheets

Long division is one of the most difficult parts of the primary maths curriculum, and learning long division requires a good understanding of short division to start with. While a Year 4 child won’t have learnt long division yet, these worksheets include short division questions at the beginning, helping children sharpen their division skills in preparation for the next step.

Download our Free Year 4 Division Worksheets

Year 4 Maths Worksheets for multiplication and division: Code Crackers

A fun way for children to get some more practise in: every question’s answer is part of the punchline of a joke. Solve them all and you solve the joke! The questions themselves cover all of the new things pupils have learned about the topic, so it’s easy to identify where any gaps are. 

Download  Maths Code Crackers Year 4: Multiplication and Division

Year 4 Maths Worksheets for multiplication and division: Worked Examples 

Children love to be the teacher. This worksheet gives children an opportunity to check work that has already been completed, explain any errors and develop reasoning skills. The worksheet covers a range of multiplication and division topics, including multiplying three 1-digit numbers together and dividing a 2-digit number by a 1-digit number.

Download Year 4 Worked Examples Multiplication and Division 

Year 4 Maths Worksheets on decimals: Independent Recap

This small collection of four worksheets covers tenths, hundredths, and dividing 1- and 2-digit numbers by 10 and 100 – all topics covered in Year 4 maths.

As independent working activities, they are specifically designed to be completed by children even if they can’t get access to online tools, or parent support.

Download the Year 4 Decimals Independent Recap Worksheets

Year 4 Maths Worksheets on decimals: Worked Examples 

Decimals are first formally introduced to children in Year 4. This worksheet focuses on a range of topics including understanding the value of the digits in a decimal number, dividing by 10 and converting between fractions and decimals. As decimals is a new topic to Year 4, there are several common errors pupils could make and this worksheet aims to address these misconceptions. 

Download Year 4 Worked Examples Decimals

Year 4 Maths Worksheets on decimals: Maths Code Crackers Year 4 Decimals

This worksheet focuses on the value decimals, ordering decimals and adding decimals to make a whole in a fun way. Children need to answer the questions to solve the answer to a topical joke. 

Download Maths Code Crackers Year 4 Decimals

Year 4 Maths Worksheets on area: Code Crackers

Area is a new and more complicated Year 4 topic, moving away from the number facts and arithmetic-based work children will have been used to from previous years. Our Code Crackers worksheet on area gives them the chance to test their understanding of this more complex topic, and have fun at the same time. Answers for all questions are included with the pack. 

Download  Maths Code Crackers Year 4: Area

Year 4 Maths Worksheets on area: Year 4 Worked Examples Area

When covering the topic of area, it is important that children understand not only what area is but what a 2-D shape is. This worksheet covers the required content for this year group while also addressing common misconceptions that can form when the new topic of area is introduced. Children will focus on counting the squares to calculate areas as well as compare areas while they check and explain incorrect answers. 

Download Year 4 Worked Examples Area

Year 4 Geometry worksheets

Year 4 maths worksheets for properties of shape: independent recap.

Children have been learning about shapes since Year 1, but that does not mean the content is easy to understand. These worksheets cover identifying angles (including the names of angles and measurements in degrees), comparing and ordering angles as well as properties of 2d shapes, classifying triangles and quadrilaterals and identifying lines of symmetry  and completing symmetrical figures. 

Download Year 4 properties of shapes worksheets: Independent Recap  

Year 4 Maths Worksheets for properties of shape: Code Crackers

This properties of shape worksheet focuses on recapping all the learning from this block of work. With a range of retrieval questions to answer, children need to answer the questions correctly to find the answer to a Wimbledon related joke. 

Download Year 4 properties of shape worksheets: Code Crackers

Year 4 Maths Worksheets for properties of shape: Worked Examples

There are several different aspects of properties of shape that children need to know in Year 4. This worksheet recaps some of the key language in the topic (for example, obtuse angle, rhombus) as well as some key concepts (for example, classification of triangles, lines of symmetry), while including opportunities to develop reasoning skills. 

Download Year 4 Properties of Shapes Worksheets: Worked Examples

Year 4 Maths Worksheets for fractions: Code Crackers

Finding fractions of numbers is a maths skill that becomes more and more important the later a child gets in their maths learning, but the basics are covered in Key Stage 2. This fractions for kids worksheet helps children become better at solving these types of problems without making it seem (too much) like work. 

Download  Maths Code Crackers Year 4: Fractions

Year 4 Maths Worksheets for fractions: Independent recap 

These worksheets recap adding and subtracting fractions with the same denominator and calculating fractions of quantities. Children will have been introduced to both of these topics in Year 3, however it is important that they have a strong understanding of the concepts before moving on to more complex fraction work. These worksheets encourage completely independent work. 

Download Year 4 Fractions Independent Recap

Year 4 Maths Worksheets for fractions: Year 4 Worked Examples

The topic of ‘fractions’ is very broad. In this worksheet, the focus is on 5 different areas of the fractions block that children in Year 4 often find confusing (adding three or more fractions, finding a fraction of an amount, subtracting from a whole, equivalent fractions and counting in fractions). 

Download Year 4 Worked Examples Fractions

Year 4 Maths Worksheets for statistics: Worked Examples

In Year 4, children are expected to be able to read and interpret a range of graphs and tables. This worksheet focuses on reading a table, bar chart and line graph. Children should be familiar with tables and bar charts but will have been introduced to line graphs for the first time in Year 4.  

Download Year 4 Maths Worksheets for statistics: Worked Examples

Year 4 Maths Worksheets for statistics: Independent Recap

These worksheets focus on answering questions about bar charts, tables and line graphs. As line graphs are new to Year 4, one of the worksheets in this pack encourages children to use data to draw their own line graphs. 

Download Year 4 Maths Worksheets for statistics: Independent Recap

Year 4 Maths Worksheets for statistics: Code Crackers

This worksheet encourages children to read and interpret a range of graphs to answer retrieval, comparison and sum questions about a range of different graphs and tables. 

Download Year 4 Maths Worksheets for statistics: Code Crackers

A great way to get an overall idea of a Year 4 child’s maths learning – two tests (one arithmetic, one reasoning) of about an hour each, with answer sheets included. Please remember that children may not have covered every topic on this test, so they may not be able to answer some questions.

Download our free Year 4 Assessment Pack

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• Year 3 Maths Worksheets
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Year 4 Maths Worksheets

Our Cazoom Maths Year 4 maths Worksheets are an essential learning resource for fourth-grade students (aged 8-9). They provide a structured approach to mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, negative numbers, area and perimeter, and quadrilaterals, enabling students to improve their knowledge further. Moreover, they promote logical thinking and help students build the self-confidence necessary to tackle complex problems. Worksheets can be used as part of the classroom curriculum or as homework assignments that can be completed independently at home. As such, our Year 4 Maths PDF Worksheets are integral elements in providing a sound mathematical education and should be used regularly by teachers and students to optimize learning outcomes. Our printable maths worksheets are used by over 50,000 teachers, parents and schools worldwide!

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• Separate answers are included to make marking easy and quick.
• Over 100 pages of the highest quality year 4 maths worksheets. Each worksheet is differentiated, including a progressive level of difficulty as the worksheet continues.
• Single user licence for parents or teachers. Separate school licences are also available.
• Single digital pdf download, with worksheets organised into high level chapters of Number, Measurement and Geometry, and further by subtopics. See below for the extensive range of sheets included.

List of Topics

See below the list of topics covered. All KS1 and KS2 worksheets can be accessed here.

• Adding to a Single Digit
• Adding to a Two Digit Number
• Adding to a Three Digit Number
• Adding Three Numbers
• Number Bonds up to 20
• Number Bonds over 20

SUBTRACTION

• Single Digit Subtraction
• Two Digit Subtraction
• Three Digit Subtraction
• Working with the Difference
• Multiplication and Division worksheets
• Number and Place Value Worksheets
• Fractions, Decimals and Percentages

MEASUREMENT

• Metric Measures
• Area and Perimeter
• Properties of Shapes
• Position and Direction
• Transformations

ALGEBRA & STATISTICS

Reasoning/Problem Solving Maths Worksheets for Year 4 (age 8-9)

This category is all about children choosing the most appropriate method to achieve a quick and accurate answer and to be able to explain their methods and reasoning.

Problem solving: finding the missing digits in 4-digit numbers. Tricky!

Problem solving: finding the values of missing counters. Logical thinking and careful work needed here!

Reasoning about numbers on a number line and rounding numbers.

More reasoning about number and place value.

Not only do the questions have to be answered, but explanations given. These pages really show how well children understand what they are doing.

More written explanations on which operation to use and whether the question should be done mentally or on paper.

Lots of questions, most of which can be done mentally. The important thing is to explain how they were tackled.

Decide which operation is needed (add, subtract, multiply, divide) and whether a calculator, or pencil and paper are needed, or whether it can be done, 'in your head'.

Solving problems

A selection of problem solving activities and word problems.

Here are some problems written in words. Fairly straightforward as they require just one mathematical step to work out the answer

Some word problems that need at least two steps to find the answer. This makes them much harder, so careful thinking is needed.

5 pages of word problems, all involving money. Some are suitable for calculator work as they are specially written to make the process the most important factor: it is no use having a calculator if you don't know what calculation to carry out!

A range of number and money problems, typical of those found in KS2 test papers.

More number and money problems, typical of those found in KS2 test papers.

Tricky word problems involving time and money.

More word problems; this time on measurement of length, mass and capacity. These really test children's understanding of when to use addition, subtraction, multiplication or division to solve a problem.

Time problems are especially tricky, especially when finding lengths of time that cross the hour boundary. A good knowledge of the number of days in each month is also needed.

Not many problems on a page, but there is an awful lot within each question. Each is a mini investigation, which can be explored in depth.

Number patterns, remainders, number machines and much more in this mixed selection of problems.

Working out the missing value.

More working out missing values.

Using the instructions on the packet what is the maximum number of bulbs that can be grown in the garden?

Using the instructions on the packet what is the maximum number of seeds that can be sown in the garden?

Using the instructions on the packet what is the maximum number of vegetables that can be grown in the garden?

An addition challenge suitable for year 4 on.

The fish are all called numbers. Can you work out their names by solving the clues?

Investigations

More open ended activities where children choose the approach to the task.

Making rules for sequences is an early step towards understanding algebra, and an important part of Year 5 maths. More 'How would you...?' type questions as well.

How many different three course meals can Sam choose?

Investigate patterns made by placing consecutive numbers in a number square.

A great little investigation which has plenty of extension possibilities.

Fun addition investigation using the date: 22.02.2022.

Some thoughts on how important this area of maths is.

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Welcome to our 4th Grade Math Word Problems page. Here you will find our range of Fourth Grade Math Problem Worksheets which will help your child apply and practice their Math skills to solve a range of challenges and 'real life' problems.

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Here you will find a range of problem solving worksheets.

The sheets involve using a range of math skills and knowledge to solve problems.

Each problem sheet is available in both standard and metric units (where appropriate), and come complete with an answer sheet.

There is a mixture of longer math challenges and shorter word problems to solve. Some of the data comes from the real world, such as the Heaviest Terrestrial Animals sheet, some of the word problems are made up.

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• solve a range of 'real life' problems;
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Travelling Salamanders Problem Solving

Travelling Salamanders involve the math skills of rounding, ordering, adding and subtracting.

This sheet is available in standard and metric units.

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Heaviest Terrestrial Animals Problems

Heaviest Terrestrial Animals are a sheet of 4th grade math problems which involve solving a range of problems involving decimals with mainly 1 decimal place. Rounding, adding, subtracting and multiplying by 1000 are covered in these sheets.

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Great Winged Wonders Problems

These word problems are all about the wingspans of birds. The math skills include rounding, ordering, adding and subtracting decimals with up to 1 or 2 decimal places, depending on whether you choose the standard or metric version.

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These word problems are all about different temperature around the world. The main focus on these worksheets is the ordering and working out differences of positive and negative whole numbers.

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Looking for some easier Real-Life word problems?

If these word problems are not at the right level for you, try some of our simpler 3rd grade math problems.

The problems in this section involve integers only and are at a more basic level than the problems on this page.

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Looking for some more challenging word problems?

If these word problems look too easy, then why not try our 5th grade math problems?

The problem on this page involve larger numbers and more complex problem solving. They also involve decimals with more decimal places.

There are also some sinple ratio problems to introduce your child to ratio and proportion.

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Using the problems in this section will help your child develop their problem solving and reasoning skills.

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The Ministry is migrating nzmaths content to Tāhurangi.             Relevant and up-to-date teaching resources are being moved to Tāhūrangi (tahurangi.education.govt.nz).  When all identified resources have been successfully moved, this website will close. We expect this to be in June 2024.  e-ako maths, e-ako Pāngarau, and e-ako PLD 360 will continue to be available. 

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To solve maths problems at year 4 it is very important for your child to be able to instantly recall addition and subtraction facts up to 20, and multiplication and division facts for their 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10 times tables to solve problems.

e-ako maths provides free online basic fact learning tools which will help your child learn their basic facts, as well as a collection of games to improve their speed and accuracy. If you think this would benefit your child, click to read how to access this resource  (show instructions).

• To access e-ako maths, your child will need an account. You can make a new account for free, but check first whether they already have one that they use at school. If they do, they can use the same username and password to use e-ako maths at home.
• You can log in to e-ako maths or register a new account from the e-ako maths home page . If you are registering a new account to use at home you will need to click the "No join code? Click here." button and then "I am learning at home".

• The two large green boxes at the top are 'Learning tools' which will test the basic facts your child knows, and then help them learn the ones they don't already know.
• The blue buttons below are a collection of games designed to practise basic facts to improve speed and accuracy. 
• In Year 3 your child should mostly be concentrating on learning and practising their addition and subtraction facts, the buttons on the left.

Click to read about the purpose of the tasks below  (show purpose).

The tasks in this section are intended:

• for students in year 4 
• to complement similar class tasks
• to be a selection only of enjoyable learning opportunities for your child (and for you) 
• to generate useful explanations and discussions between you and your child.

The tasks in this section are NOT: 

• intended to be comprehensive in their coverage of all maths at year 4
• drill and practice exercises.

These Year 4 tasks recognise that students:

• are mostly working at level 2 of the NZ Curriculum, growing in their understanding of number, algebra, geometry, measurement and statistics
• are all different, and some find parts of maths easier or harder than others
• are learning a range of approaches to solving problems that may involve several steps
• learn from and appreciate tasks presented in a variety of ways
• respond well to supportive questions from adults, such as, ‘What is the question asking you to do?’, or ‘What do you already know that might help you (solve the problem)?’
• enjoy exploring open tasks for which there can be a range of appropriate approaches and solutions (accordingly, set answers are not included for a number of these tasks).

We suggest that you ask your child what they are learning in maths at school, and select a task from this menu.

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Step 1: Start with Division Vocabulary

Step 2: introduce long division layout, step 3: demonstrate with an examples, step 4: practice without bringing down zeros, step 5: teach bringing down zeros, step 6: explain problems with remainders.

Long division can be challenging for kids because it involves many steps and new vocabulary, making it easy to lose track of the process. This complexity often confuses students, especially when bringing down digits or handling remainders. Teaching long division step by step helps kids understand it better. This guide on “ how to teach long division to kids ” will provide clear steps to simplify learning for kids, making it less overwhelming.

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What Should My Child Know Before Learning Long Division?

Before diving into teaching long division, children must have a solid foundation in several key areas. These pre-requisites ensure that they are prepared for the complexities of long division:

• Understanding Multiplication: Kids should be comfortable with multiplication facts up to 12. This knowledge is fundamental because long division requires frequent multiplication to check and subtract products during the division steps.

Here are some fun activities to brush up your child’s understanding of multiplication facts:

• Basic Division Concepts: Ensure children understand the concept of division as sharing or grouping equally. They should be able to perform simple division tasks without remainders, using numbers that are easy to handle.

Here are some fun activities to brush up your child’s understanding of division facts:

• Familiarity with Subtraction: Subtraction is a significant part of the long division process, used to find the difference after multiplying the divisor. Children should be confident in subtracting large numbers, as they will need to do this repeatedly in each step of long division.

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• Number Sense: Good number sense , or an understanding of how numbers work and relate to each other, helps children anticipate the results of multiplication and division, making the process of long division smoother and more intuitive.

Ensuring kids are proficient in these areas makes teaching long division more effective, setting them up for success.

How to Teach Long Division in 6 Steps

Before learning the steps of long division, kids need to understand the key terms used throughout the process. Knowing these will help them follow long division strategies more easily.

• Dividend: This is the number being divided in the problem. In the long division layout, the dividend is written inside the long division bracket (often called the “house”).
• Divisor: The number dividing the dividend is called the divisor . The divisor is placed outside the long division bracket.
• Quotient: The quotient is the answer or the result of the division problem. This is written above the bracket, aligned with the digits of the dividend being divided.
• Remainder: If the division isn’t exact, there’s an amount left over called the remainder . The remainder is written as “R” followed by the remaining value after the division process.

Setting up a long division problem correctly is an essential skill for kids to learn. Here’s how to structure it visually:

• Write the Dividend Inside: Start by placing the dividend (the number being divided) inside the long division bracket, often called the “house.” This makes it clear that this number is the one being split into smaller groups.
• Place the Divisor Outside: Write the divisor (the number doing the dividing) outside, to the left of the bracket. This shows which number will be used repeatedly to divide the dividend into smaller groups.
• Draw Lines for the Quotient: The space above the bracket is where the quotient (the result of the division) will be written. Each digit of the quotient will align above the digit or digits of the dividend that are being divided.

1: Set Up the Problem

Write 1564 under the division bar and 27 outside the division bar.

• Look at the first two digits of the dividend (15). Since 15 is less than 27, we need to include the next digit, making it 156.
• Now, determine how many times 27 can fit into 156. 27 goes into 156 a total of 5 times because 27 multiplied by 6 (the next higher number) would exceed 156.

3. Multiply

• Multiply the quotient digit found (5) by the divisor (27), which equals 135.
• Write 135 under 156.

4. Subtract

• Subtract 135 from 156, which equals 21.
• Write 21 below 135.

5. Bring Down

Bring down the next digit of the dividend (the 4 in 1564), making the new number 214.

6. Repeat the Process

• Determine how many times 27 can fit into 214. It fits 7 times (since 27 multiplied by 8 exceeds 214).
• Multiply 27 by 7 (the next quotient digit) to get 189.
• Write 189 under 214, and subtract to find the difference: 214 – 189 = 25.

7. Remainder

• Since there are no more digits to bring down, 25 is the remainder.
• The complete quotient is 57 with a remainder of 25.

After understanding the layout, kids can apply what they’ve learned by playing these games in, each focusing on different levels of difficulty: 

• Dividing 2-Digit Numbers by 1-Digit

• Dividing 3-Digit Numbers by 1-Digit

• Dividing 4-Digit Numbers by 1-Digit

• Divide 4-Digit By 2-Digit Numbers

To build a strong foundation in long division, it’s crucial for children to practice problems where they bring down each digit consecutively without the complication of zeros . This helps them focus on mastering the basic steps of division:

Sequential Bringing Down: Start with simpler numbers where each digit in the dividend needs to be brought down one at a time. This practice solidifies their understanding of the division process step by step.

Example Problems:

• 21 ÷ 3: Begin by dividing the first digit. Since 2 divided by 3 doesn’t work, we use 21. 21 divided by 3 equals 7, so 7 is written above the division bar.
• 154 ÷ 7: Start with the first digit. 1 divided by 7 is not possible, so consider the first two digits, 15. 15 divided by 7 equals 2. Write 2 above the division bar, multiply 2 by 7 (which is 14), subtract 14 from 15 to get 1, then bring down the next digit to make it 14. Continue this way.

Handling zeros can be tricky, but it’s one of the key ways to teach long division. Here’s how to approach problems involving zeros:

Example: 120 ÷ 4

• Divide: Start by dividing the first non-zero digit. Since 1 is smaller than 4, look at the first two digits, 12. Divide 12 by 4 to get 3.
• Write the Quotient: Write 3 above the long division bracket.
• Multiply and Subtract: Multiply 3 by 4 (giving 12) and subtract this from 12, leaving 0.
• Bring Down Zeros: Bring down the next digit, which is 0, making it 0. Divide this 0 by 4 to get 0. Write 0 next to the 3 in the quotient.
• Multiply and Subtract: Multiply 0 by 4 to get 0 and subtract, leaving no remainder.

In some cases, division doesn’t result in an even quotient. This means there’s an amount leftover, called a remainder. Here’s how to handle it:

Example: 29 ÷ 4

• Divide: Start by dividing the first digit, 2, by 4. Since 2 is smaller than 4, consider the first two digits, 29.
• Find the Quotient: Divide 29 by 4 to get 7. Write 7 above the long division bracket.
• Multiply and Subtract: Multiply 7 by 4, which gives 28. Subtract 28 from 29, leaving 1.
• Write the Remainder: Since there’s nothing left to bring down, write “R1” (remainder of 1) next to the 7.

Knowing how to recognize and handle remainders is one of the essential long division tricks that help kids understand why not all division problems divide evenly. 

5 Fun Ways to Teach Long Division

Practicing long division is crucial for reinforcing the steps and strategies. Here are five effective ways to help kids master this skill:

• Online Long Division Games 

Use interactive online games that challenge students to solve division problems step-by-step. These games make learning fun while providing instant feedback to help them understand mistakes.

• Long Division Worksheets

Provide worksheets that start with simpler problems and progressively increase in complexity. Use colorful designs and real-world scenarios to keep kids engaged.

Create or find flashcards that present division problems on one side and answers on the other. This simple tool is a quick way to reinforce division facts and promote speedy calculations.

• Real-Life Problems

Apply division concepts to real-world situations, like dividing treats among friends or organizing items into equal groups. This practical approach makes long division relatable.

• Group Activities

Collaborative exercises where kids work together to solve division problems encourage discussion and peer learning. This can help clarify challenging steps and foster teamwork.

Learning long division can be challenging, but kids can grasp the concept effectively with clear steps, consistent practice, and engaging resources like games and worksheets. With these strategies on how to teach long division, children will build confidence and become proficient problem-solvers at their own pace.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is an easy way to learn division.

An easy way to learn division is by starting with simple problems and using visual aids like counters or drawings to illustrate the process. Gradually move to more complex problems as confidence builds.

What are some tips for teaching long division to struggling students?

Break down the steps into smaller, manageable parts, and offer lots of practice with engaging resources like games and worksheets. Provide positive reinforcement to encourage their progress and address specific challenges with patience.

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