Dividing numbers with up to 4 digits by multiples of 10
I can divide numbers with up to 4 digits by multiples of 10
Dividing numbers with up to 4 digits by multiples of 10
I can divide numbers with up to 4 digits by multiples of 10
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- If the dividend and divisor are both scaled by the same amount, the quotient will remain the same.
- If you divide the dividend and the divisor by 10, the quotient will remain the same.
- Skip counting in multiples of the divisor can help you solve problems.
Keywords
Dividend - The dividend is the amount that you want to divide.
Divisor - A divisor is the number we divide by.
Multiple - A multiple is the result of multiplying a number by another whole number.
Quotient - A quotient is the result after division has taken place.
Common misconception
Pupils may make mistakes converting from km into m or kg in g.
Pupils may need supporting converting units and multiplying by one thousand. Place value charts may be needed here.
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