Division facts: true or false?
30 October 2026
When your child is learning division, it helps to check if an answer makes sense using times tables they already know. True or false questions are a simple way to build confidence with division facts for 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 and 10.
Example question
Is 24 ÷ 3 = 8 true or false?
Step 1: Say the 3 times table: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24.
Step 2: Is 24 in the 3 times table? Yes, it is.
Step 3: Which number times 3 gives 24? 3 × 8 = 24.
So, 24 ÷ 3 = 8 is true.
Key insight: Division facts link to times tables. If you know your times tables, you can check if a division fact is true or false.
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After working through this example, your child can spot when a division fact matches a times table fact. This skill helps them answer similar questions quickly and accurately. They can now practise more division facts for 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 and 10 to get even stronger.
