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Division as Unknown Factor
Understand division as an unknown-factor problem (e.g. find 32 ÷ 8 by finding the number that makes 32 when multiplied by 8)
Typical age: 8–9 years
“Can your child work out '32 ÷ 8' by asking 'what do I multiply 8 by to get 32?' — using times table knowledge rather than a separate division method?”
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