Grade 2 Dividing Two-Digit Numbers by Single-Digit Numbers Worksheet

Student Task

• Introduce the worked example as a class, emphasising that every division question can be turned into a "what times this number gives me that number" question. Students then complete Part A, which gives them the "think" sentence structure to fill in for each problem. Part B removes that scaffold, so it works well as a partner task or an independent check once Part A is complete. Since this is the last skill in the unit, this worksheet also works well as a short review before the unit's quiz.

Classroom Use

• Division Detectives: Write a two-digit number on the board (for example, 42). In small groups, students find every single-digit number that divides it evenly and writes the matching division and multiplication fact for each one they find (42 ÷ 6 = 7, 6 × 7 = 42, and so on). Groups compare how many "clues" they found.

Differentiation

Support: Let students use a times table chart to search for the missing factor rather than recalling it from memory, and allow skip-counting on paper for the "think" step.
On-Level: Students complete all six Part A problems and both Part B word problems using the think-multiplication strategy.
Challenge: Ask students to write their own two-digit ÷ single-digit problem that divides evenly, solve it, and check their answer by multiplying the quotient back by the divisor.

Answer Key & Assessment

Review Part A to check whether students are using the multiplication connection or attempting to guess — the "think" blank in each box shows their reasoning, not just their final answer. Part B can be used as an independent exit task to confirm students can apply the strategy without the scaffolding.

Learning Objectives

• Students will be able to explain that a division fact is linked to a multiplication fact.
• Students will be able to use a "think multiplication" strategy to divide a two-digit number by a single-digit number.
• Students will be able to solve two-digit-by-single-digit division problems that divide evenly.
• Students will be able to apply this division strategy to solve word problems about sharing and grouping.

Teacher Tips

If a student is stuck on a "think multiplication" blank, have them count up by the divisor on their fingers or on a number line (for example, for 63 ÷ 7, count 7, 14, 21... until they reach 63) rather than guessing. This keeps the strategy connected to something they can act out rather than becoming a memorised trick.

What's Included

• 2-page student worksheet (worked example, Part A, Part B)
• Editable DOCX version
• Print-ready PDF version (A4)
• Answer key (PDF)

Additional Files

• Grade 2 Dividing Two-Digit Numbers by Single-Digit Numbers Worksheet.docx (DOCX)
• Answer Key.pdf (PDF)

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