Year 6 Arithmetic
Long division and long multiplication; apply BODMAS/BIDMAS; use square and cube numbers.
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Worked examples
RookieRead and interpret directly.
72 stickers are shared equally between 6 children. How many stickers does each child get?
- 6
- 12
- 66
- 13
Answer: 12. Sharing 72 equally between 6 means dividing: 72 ÷ 6 = 12.
ProCompare and infer.
Which method is MOST efficient for 25 × 32?
- 25 × 32 = 25 × 4 × 8 = 100 × 8 = 800.
- Long multiplication.
- Add 25 thirty-two times.
- Estimate.
Answer: 25 × 32 = 25 × 4 × 8 = 100 × 8 = 800.. Spot 25 × 4 = 100.
GuruMulti-step reasoning.
Calculate (4 + 4) × 3.
- 24
- 20
- 16
- 27
Answer: 24. Bracket first: 4 + 4 = 8; then 8 × 3 = 24.
Skills in this topic
- Long DivisionPractise long division within Arithmetic for Year 6, with worked examples and instant feedback.
- Long MultiplicationPractise long multiplication within Arithmetic for Year 6, with worked examples and instant feedback.
- Square NumbersPractise square numbers within Arithmetic for Year 6, with worked examples and instant feedback.
Frequently asked questions
- What is covered in Year 6 Arithmetic?
- Long division and long multiplication; apply BODMAS/BIDMAS; use square and cube numbers. Key skills include Long Division, Long Multiplication, Square Numbers.
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