Division facts for 3, 4, 8: Example question
30 October 2026
Division facts for 3, 4 and 8 are all about using what your child knows from the 3, 4 and 8 times tables. When children see a division question, they can use their multiplication knowledge to help them work out the answer.
Example question
What is 24 divided by 3?
Step 1: Think about the 3 times table. 3 × 8 = 24.
Step 2: Division is the opposite of multiplication. 24 ÷ 3 means how many 3s are in 24?
Step 3: Since 3 × 8 = 24, 24 ÷ 3 = 8.
The answer is 8.
After seeing this example, your child can spot that division and multiplication are linked. They will start to recognise these patterns in similar questions. There are more practice questions just like this to help build confidence.
