SCHOFIELD & SIMS WRITING CALCULATION DIVISION 1

Written Calculation: Division 1 leads pupils through the necessary steps for mastering short division. Pupils beginning this book should have an understanding of the value of digits in two- and three-digit numbers and experience of multiplying and dividing small numbers. Pupils who have learnt their times tables and related division facts will find written division easier.

Each of the 18 steps features the following sections.

• What to do – detailed explanations and a worked example.
• Now you try – questions that are similar to those in the worked example.
• More practice – questions that are more difficult and provide less support than those in Now you try.
  Problem solving – word problems.
• Self-evaluation rating – to help identify pupils who may be struggling with the step.