Divide by 4 Worksheet

Dividing by 4 is the same as halving twice, so students who can divide by 2 already have a strategy. The sheet has 30 problems for grade 3 and takes about 10 minutes.

Grade: Grade 3
Problems: 30
Time: About 10 minutes
Standard: 3.OA.C.7

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Part A: In order Divide. Think of the matching multiplication fact.

4 ÷ 4 = 1
8 ÷ 4 = 2
12 ÷ 4 = 3
16 ÷ 4 = 4
20 ÷ 4 = 5
24 ÷ 4 = 6
28 ÷ 4 = 7
32 ÷ 4 = 8
36 ÷ 4 = 9
40 ÷ 4 = 10
44 ÷ 4 = 11
48 ÷ 4 = 12

Part B: Mixed up Divide.

32 ÷ 4 = 8
28 ÷ 4 = 7
4 ÷ 4 = 1
24 ÷ 4 = 6
0 ÷ 4 = 0
20 ÷ 4 = 5
40 ÷ 4 = 10
44 ÷ 4 = 11
48 ÷ 4 = 12
16 ÷ 4 = 4
36 ÷ 4 = 9
12 ÷ 4 = 3

Part C: Missing number Write the number that makes each fact true.

48 ÷ 4 = 12
8 ÷ 4 = 2
44 ÷ 4 = 11
36 ÷ 4 = 9
28 ÷ 4 = 7
32 ÷ 4 = 8

Tips for teachers and parents

Halve, then halve again. For 36 ÷ 4, half of 36 is 18 and half of 18 is 9.
Pair each problem with its multiplication fact: 32 ÷ 4 = 8 because 4 × 8 = 32.
Every dividend on this sheet ends in 0, 2, 4, 6 or 8. If a student writes a dividend that is odd in Part C, the answer is wrong.
For larger dividends like 44 and 48, the halving strategy is often faster than recalling the fact.

Common mistakes

Halving only once, so 28 ÷ 4 becomes 14. Ask the student to say "halve, halve" and count the steps on two fingers.
Mixing up 24 ÷ 4 = 6 and 28 ÷ 4 = 7. Check by multiplying back with the 4 times table.

What to practice next

Try dividing by 8, which is halving three times, or go back to the 4 times table for any facts that were slow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the trick for dividing by 4?

Divide by 2 twice. 40 ÷ 4: half of 40 is 20, and half of 20 is 10.

Should students learn divide by 2 before divide by 4?

Yes. The halve-twice strategy depends on halving being quick and accurate.

Where is the answer key?

On page 2 of the PDF.