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Dividing by two-digit numbers

Divide numbers up to 4 digits by a two-digit number using formal written short division where appropriate, interpreting remainders according to context

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Can your child use short division to work out something like '2,184 ÷ 12' — keeping track of each digit and carrying any remainders into the next column?

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Builds on
Arrays for multiplication (age 9+)ages 9–10Short division by 2-digit extends Y5 short division by 1-digit
Division with remainders (age 10+)ages 10–11Choosing short vs long division requires knowing both methods
Dividing by two-digit numbersthis skill · ages 10–11
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Curriculum alignment

Candidate matches to official curriculum codes — machine-suggested, unreviewed (v0.1).

Show candidate curriculum codes · 3 ACARA · 2 NSW · 3 VIC

Australian Curriculum v9 candidate

AC9M5N07high confidenceYear 5 · Number

solve problems involving division, choosing efficient strategies and using digital tools where appropriate; interpret any remainder according to the context and express results as a whole number, decimal or fraction

AC9M5N06high confidenceYear 5 · Number

solve problems involving multiplication of larger numbers by one- or two-digit numbers, choosing efficient calculation strategies and using digital tools where appropriate; check the reasonableness of answers

AC9M4N06high confidenceYear 4 · Number

develop efficient strategies and use appropriate digital tools for solving problems involving addition and subtraction, and multiplication and division where there is no remainder

NSW syllabus codes & stages only

MA2-AR-01medium confidenceMathematics K-10 · Stage 2
MA2-PF-01low confidenceMathematics K-10 · Stage 2

Victorian Curriculum 2.0 codes & levels only

VC2M5N07high confidenceMathematics · Level 5 · Number strand
VC2M4N06medium confidenceMathematics · Level 4 · Number strand
VC2M4A02medium confidenceMathematics · Level 4 · Algebra strand

These are candidate alignments generated by semantic matching — machine-suggested and unreviewed (v0.1), not official or verified mappings. For official curriculum content see australiancurriculum.edu.au, curriculum.nsw.edu.au and f10.vcaa.vic.edu.au. Don’t rely on them for registration or compliance purposes.

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