Use knowledge of multiplication and division to solve scaling problems in a range of contexts

You can use knowledge of multiplication and division to solve scaling problems in a range of contexts

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Use knowledge of multiplication and division to solve scaling problems in a range of contexts

You can use knowledge of multiplication and division to solve scaling problems in a range of contexts

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Key learning points

Multiplication and division are used to convert between measurements on a map or plan and those in real life.
Working with scale can involve fractions of measures.
Two scales can look different but be equivalent.

Common misconception

Failing to spot the change in unit of measure between the scale and real life.

Describe the scale and identify the unit of measure used on the map or plan and the unit of measure used in real life.

Keywords

Scale - A scale is used to show how the distances on a map or plan relate to distances in real life
Scaling - Scaling is the operation of changing one value to another using multiplication or division, using the same factor or divisor
Double number line - A double number line is used to show the relationship between two values, in this case, the distances on the plan and those in real life

Encourage pupils to estimate the real life measures, pacing out real life distances where appropriate to make sense of what the scale drawing or map is representing.

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