Divide a 3-digit by a 1-digit number using short division | Maths

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Match the division equation to the correct quotient:
- 96 ÷ 12 =
  
  ⇔
  
  8 ✓
- 77 ÷ 7 =
  
  ⇔
  
  11 ✓
- 36 ÷ 4 =
  
  ⇔
  
  9 ✓
- 27 ÷ 9 =
  
  ⇔
  
  3 ✓
- 45 ÷ 9 =
  
  ⇔
  
  5 ✓
- 100 ÷10 =
  
  ⇔
  
  10 ✓
Use the representation below to fill in the blank.
- '300' ✓
I can make ______ groups of 3 tens from the tens in the dividend.
- '2' ✓
Use short division to calculate the division equation: 96 ÷ 3 = ______
- '32' ✓
Use short division to answer the word problem: 84 laptops are shared between 4 classes. How many laptops does each class get?
- '21' ✓
Find the missing number in this short division layout.
- '3' ✓

Order the division expressions in ascending order.
- 1
  
  ⇔
  
  7 ÷ 0
- 2
  
  ⇔
  
  7 ÷ 7
- 3
  
  ⇔
  
  7 ÷ 1
- 4
  
  ⇔
  
  70 ÷ 7
- 5
  
  ⇔
  
  77 ÷ 7
In the equation 99 ÷ 3 = 33, 33 is the __________.
- dividend
- divisor
- quotient ✓
- product
Select the correct short division for this division equation: 966 ÷ 3 =
Use short division to solve: 969 ÷ 3 = ______ Write your answer in numeral form.
- '323' ✓
Use short division to solve: 848 ÷ 4 = ______ Write your answer in numeral form.
- '212' ✓
An equilateral triangle has a total perimeter of 696 cm. What is the length of one side? Write your answer in numeral form. ______ cm
- '232' ✓

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Division of a 3-digit by a 1-digit number can be organised with short division.
The partial quotients are recorded above the dividend in the correct place value columns.
Use the place value resources to explain the similarities with short multiplication.

Pupils may not be able to arrange digits within the division frame correctly and work procedurally.

Clear teacher modelling of arrangement of digits using the division frame. Continue to use stem sentences.