Practice & Fluency: Error Analysis & Misconceptions in Short Division of 3-Digit Numbers
Mathematics
Grade 8
14 questions
~28 mins
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This worksheet focuses on developing procedural mastery and identifying common misconceptions in short division of three-digit numbers. It includes practice questions, reasoning problems, real-world scenarios, and challenging extension tasks to strengthen understanding and correct errors.
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Practice & Fluency: Error Analysis & Misconceptions in Short Division of 3-Digit Numbers
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Practice & Fluency
Answer the following questions to build accuracy and confidence in short division of three-digit numbers.
1.
Calculate 144 divided by 12 using short division. Show your working.
[2 marks]2.
Calculate 225 divided by 15. Show your working.
[2 marks]3.
Divide 360 by 12. Show your working.
[2 marks]4.
Divide 495 by 11. Show your working.
[2 marks]B
Error Analysis & Misconceptions
Below are common mistakes made when dividing 3-digit numbers. Identify the mistake and correct it.
1.
A student divided 237 by 9 and got 27 as the quotient. Explain what mistake they likely made and provide the correct answer.
[3 marks]2.
Divide 468 by 12. A learner's answer is 46. Identify the error and give the correct quotient.
[2 marks]C
Problem Solving & Reasoning
Solve the multi-step problems below. Show your reasoning.
1.
A factory packs 384 chocolates into boxes of 12. How many boxes are needed? Show your working.
[3 marks]2.
A farmer has 945 apples. If he places 15 apples in each basket, how many baskets does he fill? Show your working.
[3 marks]D
Real-world Applications
Apply division to solve these word problems based on real-life contexts.
1.
A school has 864 students. If each classroom accommodates 36 students, how many classrooms are needed? Show your working.
[3 marks]2.
A baker divides 945 grams of flour equally into 15 bags. How much flour is in each bag? Show your working.
[3 marks]E
Challenge & Extension
Attempt these more challenging problems to extend your understanding.
1.
Divide 1236 by 18. Show your working and check if the quotient is an integer.
[4 marks]2.
A large shipment contains 1980 items. If each box holds 45 items, how many boxes are needed? Show your work.
[4 marks]F
Mixed Review
Solve a variety of problems to review your skills in short division.
1.
Divide 672 by 24. Show your working.
[2 marks]2.
Calculate 825 divided by 25. Show your working.
[2 marks]Quick Actions
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- 1/1/2026
- Updated
- 1/1/2026
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