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Free Year 5 Multiplication and Division Word Problems Worksheet — Level 1

Everyday problems involving equal groups, sharing and arrays. Builds confidence with the core skill before adding complexity. This Year 5 worksheet has 8 questions and comes with a full answer sheet showing the working for every question.

Need more practice? Practice Set 2 · Practice Set 3 · Practice Set 4 — same skill, fresh questions, full answers.

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Year
Year 5
Subject
Maths
Topic
Problem Solving & Word Problems
Difficulty
Level 1 · Easier
Estimated time
20 minutes
Curriculum
England National Curriculum
Questions
8
Answers
Included, with working
Format
PDF (A4), print or complete online

Students will practise

  • recognising equal-group problems
  • choosing multiplication or division
  • interpreting remainders

Curriculum: England National Curriculum. We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.

What's next?

Completed: Year 5 Multiplication and Division Word Problems Worksheet — Level 1

  1. 1Year 5 Multiplication and Division Word Problems Worksheet — Level 2
  2. 2Year 5 Multiplication and Division Word Problems Worksheet — Level 3
Harder: Level 2 · Standard →

How to use this worksheet

  1. Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
  2. Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown, not just answers.
  3. Mark with the answer sheet. Compare the method, not only the final answer, and give credit for correct working.
  4. Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.

Common questions

Who is this worksheet for?

Year 5 students (typically ages 10–11) working on problem solving & word problems. It is pitched at level 1 · easier; a harder version is linked above.

Are the answers included?

Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with the working for every question. You can also view the answers online.

How long does it take?

About 20 minutes for 8 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.

Do I need to sign up to download?

No. Click Download Free PDF and it opens immediately. It is free for personal, classroom and homeschool use.

What should we do next?

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Success TutoringWorksheetsYear 5 · Mathematics · Problem Solving & Word Problems

Year 5 Multiplication and Division Word Problems Worksheet — Level 1

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Show your working for each problem.

1.Cooper shares 16 lollies equally between 4 friends. How many does each friend get?
2.Emma packs 38 muffins into bags of 9. How many full bags are there, and how many muffins are left over?
3.Archie shares 28 lollies equally between 7 friends. How many does each friend get?
4.There are 9 boxes with 4 pencils in each box. How many pencils are there altogether?
5.Lucas shares 20 lollies equally between 4 friends. How many does each friend get?
6.There are 4 boxes with 5 pencils in each box. How many pencils are there altogether?
7.Archie packs 26 muffins into bags of 4. How many full bags are there, and how many muffins are left over?
8.Mason shares 72 lollies equally between 8 friends. How many does each friend get?
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Created by
Success Tutoring Maths Team
Reviewed by
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Last reviewed
1 October 2026
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