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

The video tutorial explains a long division problem involving dividing 2242 by 59. The teacher guides through the process, emphasizing the importance of method over the correct answer for partial marks. The division is broken down into steps, using estimation and correction to find the correct quotient of 38 with no remainder. The teacher concludes with tips on handling tricky numbers by rounding and encourages careful work through long division problems.

What is the main challenge in the long division problem discussed in the video?

• The number 59 is a prime number.

• The division involves decimals.

• The number 2242 is too large.

• The problem has no solution.

How many times does 59 fit into 224 according to the video?

• 5 times

• 4 times

• 3 times

• 2 times

What is the result of multiplying 59 by 8?

• 490

• 468

• 480

• 472

Why is rounding up to 60 helpful in solving the division problem?

• It simplifies the multiplication process.

• It makes the division exact.

• It eliminates the need for subtraction.

• It changes the divisor to a non-prime number.

What is the final answer to the division problem 2242 divided by 59?

• 39

• 38

• 36

• 37