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

The video tutorial demonstrates how to divide 888 by 37 using long division. It begins by explaining the process of determining how many times 37 fits into 88, then addresses the remainder and continues the division process. The tutorial concludes with the final answer and a discussion on how marks are awarded for correct methods and answers, even if minor arithmetic errors occur.

What is the first step in dividing 888 by 37 using long division?

• Multiply 37 by 10

• Subtract 37 from 888

• Calculate how many times 37 fits into 88

• Calculate how many times 37 fits into 8

After finding that 37 fits into 88 twice, what is the next step?

• Bring down the next digit

• Subtract 74 from 88

• Multiply 37 by 3

• Add 37 to 88

What is the remainder after subtracting 74 from 88?

• 12

• 14

• 16

• 18

How many times does 37 fit into 148?

• 6 times

• 5 times

• 4 times

• 3 times

What is the importance of the correct method in the marking scheme?

• It is not considered in the marking scheme

• It allows for multiple arithmetic errors

• It guarantees full marks regardless of the final answer

• It provides a mark even if there is one arithmetic error