How it works: a quick refresher
For the adult at the table. These are the rules the worksheet practices, followed by one problem worked from start to finish.
| Strategy | How it works |
|---|---|
| Think multiplication | For 56 ÷ 8, ask what times 8 makes 56. 7 × 8 = 56, so the answer is 7. |
| Fact families | 6 × 4 = 24 gives 24 ÷ 4 = 6 and 24 ÷ 6 = 4. |
| Dividing by 2 is halving | 18 ÷ 2 is half of 18, which is 9. |
| Dividing by 10 | Take away the zero: 70 ÷ 10 = 7. |
Worked example
Find 42 ÷ 7.
- Ask: what number times 7 makes 42?
- Count by sevens if needed: 7, 14, 21, 28, 35, 42. That is six sevens.
- So 42 ÷ 7 = 6.
Ready-made versions
Three fixed versions you can link to or share. Each is a PDF with its own answer key.
- Dividing by 7, 8 and 9 Worksheets, version 1Worksheet PDFAnswer key PDF
- Dividing by 7, 8 and 9 Worksheets, version 2Worksheet PDFAnswer key PDF
- Dividing by 7, 8 and 9 Worksheets, version 3Worksheet PDFAnswer key PDF
Grade level and standard
Written for 3rd grade math (operations) and aligned to CCSS 3.OA.C.7. It also works as review in later grades.
Common questions
- Is there an answer key?
- Yes. Every worksheet has a matching answer key with each answer worked on the same grid or layout as the question. The worksheet ID printed at the bottom of each page pairs a sheet with its key.
- Should we learn division before the times tables are solid?
- It works best alongside or just after multiplication, because each division fact is answered with a multiplication fact.
- Are there remainders?
- No. Every problem divides evenly. Remainders come with long division in 4th grade.
- How many different versions are there?
- About a million per skill. Each time you press the button the problems are generated fresh, so you can print a different version for every student, a retake, or another night of practice.
- Are the worksheets free?
- Yes. They are free to print and copy for your home or classroom, with no sign-up.
