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Topmarks Hit the Button maths: division facts

Use age-appropriate, adult-approved play examples to connect division facts to known multiplication facts.

Quick answer

Division facts are the answers to division questions, and they are linked to multiplication facts. You can use your knowledge of multiplication to help you solve division problems quickly.

Learning outcome

By the end of this page, you will know how to use multiplication facts to solve division facts, and you will be able to quickly find the answer to simple division questions. Success signs:
  • You can say what 12 ÷ 3 is without counting.
  • You can match a division fact to its related multiplication fact.
  • You can solve division problems using your times tables.
  • You can play a game like Topmarks Hit the Button and get quick answers.

Why this matters

Division facts help you solve problems quickly, especially when you are sharing things, splitting groups, or figuring out how many times one number fits into another. Understanding how division relates to multiplication makes it easier to learn and remember your division facts. It also helps you do well in games like Topmarks Hit the Button, where you need to answer fast!

How it works

Division is the opposite of multiplication. If you know your multiplication facts, you can use them to solve division problems. For example, if you know that 3 × 4 = 12, then you also know that 12 ÷ 4 = 3. Here's how to think about it:
  1. Think of a multiplication fact you know.
  2. Use that fact to solve a division problem.
  3. Check your answer by using the multiplication fact again.

Examples you can see

Let’s look at some examples of how multiplication and division work together. Example 1: If you have 12 cookies and you want to share them equally among 3 friends, how many cookies does each friend get? We know that 3 × 4 = 12. So, 12 ÷ 3 = 4. Each friend gets 4 cookies. Example 2: If you have 20 pencils and you put them into groups of 5, how many groups can you make? We know that 5 × 4 = 20. So, 20 ÷ 5 = 4. You can make 4 groups. Example 3: If you have 18 balloons and you want to give 6 balloons to each friend, how many friends can get balloons? We know that 6 × 3 = 18. So, 18 ÷ 6 = 3. You can give balloons to 3 friends.

Try it as a mini adventure

Adventure: The Great Cookie Sharing Challenge You are the cookie chef in a bakery. You have 24 cookies and need to divide them equally into boxes. Each box holds 4 cookies. How many boxes do you need?
  1. Think: What multiplication fact tells us how many times 4 goes into 24?
  2. 4 × 6 = 24
  3. So, 24 ÷ 4 = 6
  4. You need 6 boxes.
Now, let’s try a game like Topmarks Hit the Button. Imagine you see a division question like 16 ÷ 4. You know that 4 × 4 = 16, so 16 ÷ 4 = 4. You answer quickly and get a point!

Common mistakes

  • Mistake: Thinking 12 ÷ 3 = 9. Why it happens: Confusing division with subtraction. Fix: Remember that 3 × 4 = 12, so 12 ÷ 3 = 4.
  • Mistake: Forgetting that any number divided by 1 is itself. Why it happens: Not thinking about the relationship between multiplication and division. Fix: 12 ÷ 1 = 12 because 1 × 12 = 12.
  • Mistake: Thinking 10 ÷ 2 = 5, but not knowing why. Why it happens: Not connecting to multiplication facts. Fix: Use the fact that 2 × 5 = 10, so 10 ÷ 2 = 5.

Parent and carer guide

As a parent or carer, you can help your child by:
  • Practising multiplication facts at home using flashcards or games.
  • Using everyday situations to talk about division, like sharing food or toys.
  • Playing Topmarks Hit the Button together to make learning fun and fast.
  • Encouraging your child to say the multiplication fact when solving a division problem.
  • Not worrying if they make mistakes – it’s part of learning!

Practice questions

  1. What is 15 ÷ 3? Answer: 5
  2. What is 20 ÷ 5? Answer: 4
  3. What is 18 ÷ 6? Answer: 3
  4. What is 24 ÷ 4? Answer: 6
  5. What is 30 ÷ 6? Answer: 5
  6. What is 14 ÷ 2? Answer: 7
  7. What is 27 ÷ 9? Answer: 3
  8. What is 16 ÷ 4? Answer: 4
  9. What is 25 ÷ 5? Answer: 5
  10. What is 12 ÷ 3? Answer: 4

FAQ

What is a division fact?

A division fact is the answer to a division question. For example, 12 ÷ 3 = 4 is a division fact.

How can multiplication help with division?

Division and multiplication are linked. If you know that 4 × 3 = 12, then you also know that 12 ÷ 3 = 4.

Why is it useful to know division facts?

Knowing division facts helps you solve problems quickly, especially when sharing, grouping, or dividing things fairly.

What is Topmarks Hit the Button?

It is an online game where you answer maths questions as quickly as you can. It helps you learn your times tables and division facts fast.

Can I use division facts in real life?

Yes! You can use them when sharing food, dividing up toys, or splitting a group into equal parts.