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Maths trick

Chunking

Divide by taking away big chunks you know, like 10 lots, then count the chunks.

Ages 9–12

Worked example

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Step 1 of 4

156 ÷ 12: how many 12s fit into 156? Take away big chunks.

Quick practice

Five fresh questions, marked straight away. Use the trick!

Divide by taking away big chunks you know, like 10 lots, then count the chunks.

More tricks

The nines trick

To multiply by 9, multiply by 10 and take one lot away.

Ages 8–10