This document explains how to solve division problems using grouping. It shows that 12 divided by 3 equals 4 because there are 4 groups of 3 in 12. Similarly, it demonstrates that 15 divided by 5 is 3 because there are 3 groups of 5 in 15. Finally, it presents 16 divided by 4 as 4 because there are 4 steps of 4 to reach 16 when counting up in increments of the divisor.

1. How can you work out a division
sum using groups?
12 ÷ 3
There are 4 groups of 3, so 12 ÷ 3 = 4

2. Let’s try some different numbers
15 ÷ 5
There are 3 groups of 5, so 15 ÷ 5 = 3

3. So how can you work out a division
sum using times tables?
16 ÷ 4
Count up in steps of 4 until we get to 16
0 4 8 12 16
There are 4 steps of 4, so 16 ÷ 4 = 4