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.
Find the first 3 multiples of 7.
- 7, 14, 21
- 1, 7, 14
- 7, 21, 49
- 7
Answer: 7, 14, 21. Multiples = times tables.
ProCompare and infer.
65 marbles are shared equally between 5 children. How many marbles does each child get?
- 13
- 5
- 14
- 60
Answer: 13. Sharing 65 equally between 5 means dividing: 65 ÷ 5 = 13.
GuruMulti-step reasoning.
Calculate 13 + (13 − 7) × 7.
- 133
- -23
- 62
- 55
Answer: 55. Bracket: 13 − 7 = 6; × 7 = 42; + 13 = 55.
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.
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- 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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