Worked example
30 October 2026

Division facts in the 3, 4 and 8 times tables can sometimes be confusing. To check if a division statement is true or false, it helps to use multiplication to see if the numbers match up. This method works for all the facts in these times tables.

Worked example
Is 24 ÷ 3 = 9 true or false?
Step 1: Multiply 9 by 3 to check.
9 × 3 = 27
27 is not the same as 24.
So, 24 ÷ 3 = 9 is false.
Now you can spot when a division fact in the 3, 4 or 8 times tables is correct, just by checking with multiplication. Try practising more questions like this to build your confidence and speed.



