Short Division.
Today, we are going to explore short division. Use the resources below to learn this method and then have a go at completing the activity at the bottom of the page.
Short division
72 ÷ 3 = 24
Mathematical language:
7 tens shared equally between 3 is 2 with a remainder of 1 ten. Exchange the 1 ten for 10 units. I now have 12 units which shared equally between 3 is 4. The answer is 24.