Worked example
30 October 2026
When your child is learning division facts for 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 and 10, it helps to use the times tables they already know. Linking division to multiplication makes these questions much easier to understand. Here's a clear example using the 3 times table, just like your child will see in the 11+ Prep: 3, 4 & 8 times tables.
Example question
24 ÷ 3
Step 1: Think about the 3 times table. 3 × 8 = 24.
Step 2: Dividing 24 by 3 means, how many groups of 3 are in 24?
Step 3: Since 3 × 8 = 24, 24 ÷ 3 = 8.
The answer is 8.
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Now your child can spot how division and multiplication are connected in the times tables. They will be able to recognise this pattern in similar division questions and feel more confident when practising. Key insight: Once your child sees how times tables help with dividing, they can use this method for other division facts too.
