How to Divide Guide

These bookmarks provide a helpful guide for young people to understand and remember how to divide with remainders. If you are a parent or an educator trying to remotely teach this difficult skill, this resource is for you.

**Warning: **
The guides use the following mathematical terms for the numbers in a division: dividend, divisor, quotient and remainder. These words can intimidate learners and teachers at first, but enable clearer discussions in the long run.

The blue side is for beginners who will learn to understand the tricky concept of division by using objects (interlocking cubes are best but anything will do) to make groups and count remainders.

The golden side is for learners who are more confident with their multiplication tables. Eventually, using objects becomes time-consuming and students spot shortcuts by counting in multiples. The concept may still need reinforcing over time.

The pdf has 3 copies of each side. They are ideal when printed out double-sided and laminated. It is really helpful for learners to be able to progress and revisit their understanding at will. A laminated bookmark is more durable and can be written on with wipeable pens.