P3 Maths: Long Division (Paper 4 (error Clinic))

P3 Maths: Long Division (Paper 4 (error clinic))

2026-11-15

Tutor Prep Guide · long division layout; remainders; zeros in the quotient; checking; word problems

P3 Maths: Long Division (Paper 4 (error clinic))

Paper 4 (error clinic): ten long-division questions on one-digit divisors, remainders, zeros in the quotient, checking and word problems, with answers and one-line notes.

Direct answers　Level: P3 maths; format: long division, remainders, zeros in the quotient, checking, word problems.

01　Paper details (check answers afterwards)

Item	Detail
Questions	10
Suggested time	20
Difficulty mix	Foundation 3 · Intermediate 3 · Challenge 3 · Error redo 1
Chapter	Chapter: P3 Maths: Long Division
Level	P3

02　Questions (10 items)

FoundationUse long division to work out 56 / 4.
FoundationUse long division to work out 78 / 6.
FoundationUse long division to work out 96 / 4.
IntermediateUse long division to work out 144 / 8.
IntermediateUse long division to work out 205 / 5.
IntermediateUse long division to work out 390 / 6.
ChallengeUse long division to work out 87 / 5, giving the quotient and the remainder.
ChallengeThe divisor is 8, the quotient 17 and the remainder 2. What is the dividend?
ChallengeHow many bags of 6 sweets can be filled from 128 sweets, and how many are left?
Error redoA pupil writes 63 / 7 as 8 remainder 7. What went wrong?

03　Answers and one-line notes

#	Answer	One-line note
1	14.	5 / 4 gives 1 with 1 left, and 16 / 4 = 4, so the quotient is 14.
2	13.	7 / 6 gives 1 with 1 left, and 18 / 6 = 3, so the quotient is 13.
3	24.	9 / 4 gives 2 with 1 left, and 16 / 4 = 4, so the quotient is 24.
4	18.	14 / 8 gives 1 with 6 left, and 64 / 8 = 8, so the quotient is 18.
5	41.	20 / 5 = 4 and 5 / 5 = 1, so the quotient is 41.
6	65.	39 / 6 gives 6 with 3 left, and 30 / 6 = 5, so the quotient is 65.
7	Quotient 17, remainder 2.	8 / 5 gives 1 with 3 left, and 37 / 5 gives 7 with 2 left, so it is 17 remainder 2.
8	138.	8 x 17 = 136 and 136 + 2 = 138; 138 / 8 does give 17 remainder 2.
9	21 bags, 2 sweets left.	12 / 6 = 2 and 8 / 6 gives 1 with 2 left, so 21 bags with 2 sweets left.
10	It should be 9.	The remainder 7 equals the divisor, so one more share is possible; 7 x 9 = 63, so 63 / 7 = 9 exactly.

04　What to do after marking

After marking, redo only the wrong items and write down which step went wrong (formula, unit, or misread number).
Repeat the same item two days later; move to the next paper only when both attempts are correct.
Parents only need the answer and note columns; there is no need to explain every item.

Check the answers; if the remainder is not smaller than the divisor, the quotient is one too small.Tutor Registration →

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