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The Maths4All project, funded by Science Foundation Ireland, has been running since 2019. Members of the DCU Institute of Education work in collaboration with teachers to run activities such as webinars and TeachMeets. Our main purpose is to create opportunities for teachers to share and discuss their practice and find ways to enhance their teaching of maths.

As of Spring 2022, we are also delighted to collaborate with Clare Education Centre and the the Teachers’ Research Exchange to facilitate an online professional learning community.

The Maths4All website also presents high-quality activity plans , created for and with teachers, and video examples of mathematics teaching in Irish preschool and primary classrooms.

These activities were designed to align with the content of the draft specification of the new mathematics curriculum which was released for consultation in 2017/2018. The proposed curriculum suggests that the four elements of:

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• Think about how the discussion is serving the mathematical goals of the activity.

(Adapted from:  Talk Moves: A Teacher’s Guide for Using Talk Moves to Support the Common Core and More , Third Edition by Suzanne H. Chapin, Catherine O’Connor, and Nancy Canavan Anderson (Math Solutions, 2013, xxi).

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Worksheets, interactive games and activities to help make fractions easy. As you can expect most of these resources are Maths related, but you will find some Visual Arts activities too.

All work on fractions should be based as much as possible on the children’s own experiences and real-life examples. These resources should help.

Maths is Fun - Fractions

Introduces the subtopic of fractions in an easy to follow way. There is an abundance of information and plenty of practical challenges, interactive games can be chosen to practice / reinforce learning.

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Strand unit: Fractions

Suggestions for use: The explanations given on the website for most aspects of fractions as a subtopic are explored in detail, including pictures, this could be used to great success in the classroom. The challenges, questions and interactive activities would be ideal for introduction, elaboration, practice or testing of pupil's learning.

Factors Millionaire Game

Series of questions in the format of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire quiz game. Some of the questions become challenging.

Suggestions for use: Can be used as a class activity to test fractions. The varying levels of difficulty may suit advanced students.

Teaching Resources for Fractions / Decimals / Percentages

Scroll down to Fractions / Decimals / Percentages (combined) to find a collection of documents to use as resources.

Strand unit: Decimals & Percentages

Suggestions for use: Print and challenge or else show on the IWB for the class to write from.

Cup Cakes Art Fractions

Activity taken from a teacher blog that presents an idea for teaching fractions in an Art class. Children make cup cakes from paper and put coloured springlers on them - they then report what fraction of sprinklers are a specific colour.

Suggestions for use: Nice way to apply fractions to a class other than Maths.

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Worksheets on Fractions

Large collection of free-to-use worksheets covering most aspects of fractions. Very clear worksheets but the site does contain commercial advertising.

Suggestions for use: Print out selected worksheet in advance of class. The advertising is excessive so do not use in class. But the worksheets themselves are good.

Using Art to Teach Fraction, Decimal, and Equivilents

Academic article from the Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School journal. Gives practical examples of using art grids to teach Maths.

Suggestions for use: Academic article from the Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School journal. Gives practical examples of using art grids to teach Maths.

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Suggestions for use: Excellent idea but the article will need some consideration. Quite academic in its approach. The practical class activities are good.

A short simple article explaining what fractions are.

A more comprehensive article on fractions, how they are expressed and calculations using fractions.

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Prim-Ed Publishing offers a range of educational resources for mathematics, including teacher resource books with worksheets, maths books, pupil books, games, interactives, homework tasks and box sets, all of which allow pupils to develop understanding, fluency, problem-solving and reasoning in all areas of maths. Prim-Ed Publishing’s range of maths resources covers a variety of concepts, including maths games , problem-solving , number and algebra , shape and space , maths assessments , reference , measures , data and mental maths .

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These resources provide opportunities for pupils to develop written and mental strategies while completing times tables and other mental maths challenges, written activities, solving word problems, problem-solving tasks and STEM projects. Our mathematics reference books explain important vocabulary and our resources prepare pupils for answering multiple-choice questions in standardised tests.

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Prim-Ed Publishing has many different sets of maths worksheets to support the teaching and learning of maths concepts and skills. Fractions, multiplication and division are some of the most commonly taught topics in maths, and you’ll find a diverse range of these resources to help pupils understand these concepts.

Maths worksheets are useful because they can be completed individually, or they can be used as part of a lesson. For example, a teacher might give pupils a multiplication worksheet to complete as homework, or worksheets could be used in the classroom to help revise concepts.  

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Prim-Ed’s mathematics worksheets are designed to cover concepts relevant to the Irish Primary School Mathematics Curriculum. Popular worksheets include:

• Multiplication worksheets: to help children understand the multiplication tables and the different types of multiplication problems.
• Fraction worksheets: to help children understand what fractions are and how to use the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division involving fractions.
• Long division worksheets: to help children understand how to do long division by hand.
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• Subtraction worksheets: cover the basic subtraction facts, as well as subtracting larger numbers from each other.
• Probability worksheets: helping children understand what probability, chance and data are.
• Geometry worksheets: including area, perimeter, angles, 2-D shapes and 3-D objects.
• Maths tables books: provide a solid maths foundation. These can be used to help both younger children and older children who may be struggling to grasp these concepts.

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What ages are your maths worksheets suitable for.

Most Prim-Ed maths worksheets are available for all class levels of the Irish Primary School System ( 1st Class to 6th Class ).

Are these maths worksheets suitable for use at home?

Yes, Prim-Ed offers a variety of different series suitable for both classroom use and homework use. These worksheets are also ideal for home school pupils too.

Do you offer worksheet answer keys?

Yes, all worksheets contain an answer guide to help teachers correct work efficiently.

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Prim-Ed Publishing has a variety of resources for different purposes. These include photocopiable resources, homework worksheets, group work activities, assessments and individual workbooks. Teachers’ resources and guides are available to help teachers integrate these resources into their maths programme.

What fraction worksheets are available?

Prim-Ed Publishing offers fraction worksheets from 1st Class to 6th Class. These include adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing fractions with both same denominators and different denominators. There is also a fractions tables book that covers the basic operations with fractions as well as mixed numbers and improper fractions.

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Prim-Ed maths workbooks have a variety of questions and activities to suit pupils of different learning levels. This helps engage pupils who are more confident whilst also providing support to pupils who need extra help. Teachers can also take advantage of the different worksheets and activities to provide competent pupils with extension work where necessary.

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Mathematics is not an easy subject to learn, but it is important.

Prim-Ed offers different ways to make learning easier with their activities and games. By making maths enjoyable, more pupils will engage with the concepts. In particular, worksheets are great because they are extremely versatile: they can be used for homework, group work or individual work.

One of Prim-Ed's most popular maths resources is the Maths Games book. This is an excellent resource for younger children starting to learn basic maths concepts for the first time as well as for older children who may need a little more help. The books are set out in a very easy-to-read format and include games and activities to keep pupils engaged and motivated to learn.

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Step 1: Start with Division Vocabulary

Step 2: introduce long division layout, step 3: demonstrate with an examples, step 4: practice without bringing down zeros, step 5: teach bringing down zeros, step 6: explain problems with remainders.

Long division can be challenging for kids because it involves many steps and new vocabulary, making it easy to lose track of the process. This complexity often confuses students, especially when bringing down digits or handling remainders. Teaching long division step by step helps kids understand it better. This guide on “ how to teach long division to kids ” will provide clear steps to simplify learning for kids, making it less overwhelming.

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What Should My Child Know Before Learning Long Division?

Before diving into teaching long division, children must have a solid foundation in several key areas. These pre-requisites ensure that they are prepared for the complexities of long division:

• Understanding Multiplication: Kids should be comfortable with multiplication facts up to 12. This knowledge is fundamental because long division requires frequent multiplication to check and subtract products during the division steps.

Here are some fun activities to brush up your child’s understanding of multiplication facts:

• Basic Division Concepts: Ensure children understand the concept of division as sharing or grouping equally. They should be able to perform simple division tasks without remainders, using numbers that are easy to handle.

Here are some fun activities to brush up your child’s understanding of division facts:

• Familiarity with Subtraction: Subtraction is a significant part of the long division process, used to find the difference after multiplying the divisor. Children should be confident in subtracting large numbers, as they will need to do this repeatedly in each step of long division.

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• Number Sense: Good number sense , or an understanding of how numbers work and relate to each other, helps children anticipate the results of multiplication and division, making the process of long division smoother and more intuitive.

Ensuring kids are proficient in these areas makes teaching long division more effective, setting them up for success.

How to Teach Long Division in 6 Steps

Before learning the steps of long division, kids need to understand the key terms used throughout the process. Knowing these will help them follow long division strategies more easily.

• Dividend: This is the number being divided in the problem. In the long division layout, the dividend is written inside the long division bracket (often called the “house”).
• Divisor: The number dividing the dividend is called the divisor . The divisor is placed outside the long division bracket.
• Quotient: The quotient is the answer or the result of the division problem. This is written above the bracket, aligned with the digits of the dividend being divided.
• Remainder: If the division isn’t exact, there’s an amount left over called the remainder . The remainder is written as “R” followed by the remaining value after the division process.

Setting up a long division problem correctly is an essential skill for kids to learn. Here’s how to structure it visually:

• Write the Dividend Inside: Start by placing the dividend (the number being divided) inside the long division bracket, often called the “house.” This makes it clear that this number is the one being split into smaller groups.
• Place the Divisor Outside: Write the divisor (the number doing the dividing) outside, to the left of the bracket. This shows which number will be used repeatedly to divide the dividend into smaller groups.
• Draw Lines for the Quotient: The space above the bracket is where the quotient (the result of the division) will be written. Each digit of the quotient will align above the digit or digits of the dividend that are being divided.

1: Set Up the Problem

Write 1564 under the division bar and 27 outside the division bar.

• Look at the first two digits of the dividend (15). Since 15 is less than 27, we need to include the next digit, making it 156.
• Now, determine how many times 27 can fit into 156. 27 goes into 156 a total of 5 times because 27 multiplied by 6 (the next higher number) would exceed 156.

3. Multiply

• Multiply the quotient digit found (5) by the divisor (27), which equals 135.
• Write 135 under 156.

4. Subtract

• Subtract 135 from 156, which equals 21.
• Write 21 below 135.

5. Bring Down

Bring down the next digit of the dividend (the 4 in 1564), making the new number 214.

6. Repeat the Process

• Determine how many times 27 can fit into 214. It fits 7 times (since 27 multiplied by 8 exceeds 214).
• Multiply 27 by 7 (the next quotient digit) to get 189.
• Write 189 under 214, and subtract to find the difference: 214 – 189 = 25.

7. Remainder

• Since there are no more digits to bring down, 25 is the remainder.
• The complete quotient is 57 with a remainder of 25.

After understanding the layout, kids can apply what they’ve learned by playing these games in, each focusing on different levels of difficulty: 

• Dividing 2-Digit Numbers by 1-Digit

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To build a strong foundation in long division, it’s crucial for children to practice problems where they bring down each digit consecutively without the complication of zeros . This helps them focus on mastering the basic steps of division:

Sequential Bringing Down: Start with simpler numbers where each digit in the dividend needs to be brought down one at a time. This practice solidifies their understanding of the division process step by step.

Example Problems:

• 21 ÷ 3: Begin by dividing the first digit. Since 2 divided by 3 doesn’t work, we use 21. 21 divided by 3 equals 7, so 7 is written above the division bar.
• 154 ÷ 7: Start with the first digit. 1 divided by 7 is not possible, so consider the first two digits, 15. 15 divided by 7 equals 2. Write 2 above the division bar, multiply 2 by 7 (which is 14), subtract 14 from 15 to get 1, then bring down the next digit to make it 14. Continue this way.

Handling zeros can be tricky, but it’s one of the key ways to teach long division. Here’s how to approach problems involving zeros:

Example: 120 ÷ 4

• Divide: Start by dividing the first non-zero digit. Since 1 is smaller than 4, look at the first two digits, 12. Divide 12 by 4 to get 3.
• Write the Quotient: Write 3 above the long division bracket.
• Multiply and Subtract: Multiply 3 by 4 (giving 12) and subtract this from 12, leaving 0.
• Bring Down Zeros: Bring down the next digit, which is 0, making it 0. Divide this 0 by 4 to get 0. Write 0 next to the 3 in the quotient.
• Multiply and Subtract: Multiply 0 by 4 to get 0 and subtract, leaving no remainder.

In some cases, division doesn’t result in an even quotient. This means there’s an amount leftover, called a remainder. Here’s how to handle it:

Example: 29 ÷ 4

• Divide: Start by dividing the first digit, 2, by 4. Since 2 is smaller than 4, consider the first two digits, 29.
• Find the Quotient: Divide 29 by 4 to get 7. Write 7 above the long division bracket.
• Multiply and Subtract: Multiply 7 by 4, which gives 28. Subtract 28 from 29, leaving 1.
• Write the Remainder: Since there’s nothing left to bring down, write “R1” (remainder of 1) next to the 7.

Knowing how to recognize and handle remainders is one of the essential long division tricks that help kids understand why not all division problems divide evenly. 

5 Fun Ways to Teach Long Division

Practicing long division is crucial for reinforcing the steps and strategies. Here are five effective ways to help kids master this skill:

• Online Long Division Games 

Use interactive online games that challenge students to solve division problems step-by-step. These games make learning fun while providing instant feedback to help them understand mistakes.

• Long Division Worksheets

Provide worksheets that start with simpler problems and progressively increase in complexity. Use colorful designs and real-world scenarios to keep kids engaged.

Create or find flashcards that present division problems on one side and answers on the other. This simple tool is a quick way to reinforce division facts and promote speedy calculations.

• Real-Life Problems

Apply division concepts to real-world situations, like dividing treats among friends or organizing items into equal groups. This practical approach makes long division relatable.

• Group Activities

Collaborative exercises where kids work together to solve division problems encourage discussion and peer learning. This can help clarify challenging steps and foster teamwork.

Learning long division can be challenging, but kids can grasp the concept effectively with clear steps, consistent practice, and engaging resources like games and worksheets. With these strategies on how to teach long division, children will build confidence and become proficient problem-solvers at their own pace.

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An easy way to learn division is by starting with simple problems and using visual aids like counters or drawings to illustrate the process. Gradually move to more complex problems as confidence builds.

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