Division Worksheets
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Master Multiplication First
Division is the inverse of multiplication. Students should know times tables before learning division facts.
Use Fact Families
Connect division to multiplication: 56 รท 8 = 7 because 7 ร 8 = 56. This builds understanding of inverse operations.
Start with Equal Groups
Use concrete objects to show division as sharing equally or making equal groups before introducing the algorithm.
Free Division Worksheets - Division Facts & Long Division
Our free printable division worksheets help students master division facts and the long division algorithm. From basic division facts to multi-digit long division with remainders.
Division by Grade Level
- 3rd Grade: Division facts (inverse of times tables)
- 4th Grade: Long division with 1-digit divisors
- 5th Grade: Long division with 2-digit divisors
- 6th Grade: Division with decimals
Long Division Steps (DMSB)
- D - Divide: How many times does divisor go into dividend?
- M - Multiply: Multiply quotient ร divisor
- S - Subtract: Subtract from dividend
- B - Bring down: Bring down next digit
- Repeat until no digits remain!
Division Vocabulary
- Dividend: The number being divided (the big number)
- Divisor: The number you divide by
- Quotient: The answer
- Remainder: What's left over
Benefits of Mastery
๐ Inverse Understanding
Emphasizes the relationship between division and multiplication.
โก Facts Fluency
Develop automatic recall of division facts for mental math.
๐ง Mental Math Skills
Encourages mental calculation strategies rather than just algorithms.
๐ Multiplication Review
Reinforces multiplication facts through "what times" thinking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What grade level is this worksheet for?
Suitable for grades 3-5. Easy mode for grade 3, Medium for grade 4, and Hard for grade 5.
Should students learn multiplication first?
Yes! Division is the inverse of multiplication. Mastery of times tables is essential before starting division.