KS2 Primary Maths Age 13-17 - Calculations: Written Division - Explained

The video tutorial explains how to solve the division problem of 60 divided by 15. The teacher suggests using estimation by doubling 15 to find that there are two 15s in 30, and thus four 15s in 60. The solution is verified by multiplying 15 by 4, confirming the answer is correct. The tutorial emphasizes understanding the process of division through estimation and verification.

What is the initial problem the teacher is trying to solve?

• Finding the square root of 60

• Dividing 60 by 15

• Multiplying 60 by 15

• Subtracting 15 from 60

What method does the teacher suggest to solve the division problem?

• Drawing a diagram

• Using estimation and multiplication

• Guessing and checking

• Using a calculator

How many times does 15 fit into 30 according to the teacher's calculation?

• 3 times

• 4 times

• 2 times

• 1 time

What is the final answer to the division problem 60 divided by 15?

• 5

• 4

• 3

• 2

How does the teacher verify the final answer?

• By multiplying 15 by 4

• By dividing 60 by 4

• By adding 15 four times

• By subtracting 15 from 60