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Free Division Worksheets for Key Stage 1

Practice dividing numbers. Download free printable maths worksheets designed for Key Stage 1 students (ages 5-7), aligned to the UK National Curriculum.

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What Your Child Will Learn

Share objects equally into groups
Divide by 2, 5, and 10
Understand division as the inverse of multiplication
Solve simple division word problems

Sample Division Questions for Key Stage 1

Here are examples of the types of questions your child will practice:

1

10 ÷ 2 = ?

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2

15 ÷ 5 = ?

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3

Share 12 sweets equally between 3 children. How many does each child get?

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? ÷ 4 = 5

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18 ÷ 3 = 6. True or False?

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Skills Your Child Will Build

Inverse operations
Sharing and grouping
Remainders
Problem solving

Real-World Applications

Understanding division helps children in everyday situations:

Sharing equally
Working out unit prices
Calculating averages
Splitting bills

Common Mistakes to Watch For

Help your child avoid these common division mistakes:

  • !Remainder errors
  • !Place value mistakes
  • !Not checking with multiplication
  • !Decimal placement

Learning Progression

After mastering these foundations, students will progress to more complex division skills in Key Stage 2, building on the concepts learned here.

Sample Division Worksheets

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Simple Division - Sharing Equally

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Simple Division - Sharing Equally

Key Stage 1 · beginner difficulty

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Activity 1: Sharing Objects

Share equally and write how many each person gets

1. 6 sweets shared between 2 children = ___ each
2. 8 apples shared between 4 friends = ___ each
3. 10 pencils shared between 5 pots = ___ each
4. 4 biscuits shared between 2 plates = ___ each
5. 9 stickers shared between 3 books = ___ each

Activity 2: Picture Division

Circle groups and count how many in each group

Share 6 stars into 2 equal groups:
How many in each group? ___
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Tips for Teaching Division

1Always check answers by multiplying back
2Teach sharing and grouping as two different models
3Short division before long division
4Reinforce that dividing by 1 gives the same number

More Maths Topics for Key Stage 1

AdditionSubtractionMultiplicationFractionsDecimalsPercentages

Division for Other Age Groups

Early Years

Ages 0-2

Nursery

Ages 3-4

Reception

Ages 4-5

Key Stage 2

Ages 7-11

Key Stage 3

Ages 11-14

GCSE

Ages 14-16

A-Level

Ages 16-18

Frequently Asked Questions

What division topics are covered in these worksheets?▼
Our division worksheets for Key Stage 1 cover all aspects of practice dividing numbers as required by the UK National Curriculum. Each worksheet is designed to build skills progressively from foundation to challenge level.
Are these division worksheets suitable for Key Stage 1?▼
Yes, these worksheets are specifically designed for Key Stage 1 students (ages 5-7). The content difficulty and question types are carefully matched to National Curriculum expectations for this age group.
How can I use these division worksheets effectively?▼
We recommend 15-20 minutes of focused practice per session. Use the worksheets to reinforce concepts taught at school, identify areas needing more practice, and build confidence. Every worksheet includes an answer key for easy self-assessment.
Do the division worksheets include answer keys?▼
Yes, every worksheet comes with a complete answer key on a separate page. This makes it easy for parents to check homework, teachers to mark work, and students to self-assess their understanding.

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