Problem solving with integers and decimals
I can use my knowledge of calculating with integers and decimals to solve problems.
Problem solving with integers and decimals
I can use my knowledge of calculating with integers and decimals to solve problems.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Integers and decimals appear in many real-world contexts.
- Calculating with money is an example of decimals.
- Many measurements require decimal values for good accuracy.
Keywords
Integer - An integer is any positive or negative whole number or zero.
Additive inverse - The additive inverse of a number is a number that, when added to the original number, gives the sum of 0.
Common misconception
Students are unsure where to start on problem solving questions.
Starting with one sentence at a time and isolating what the strategy is first before doing any calculation is important.
To help you plan your year 7 maths lesson on: Problem solving with integers and decimals, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 7 maths lesson on: Problem solving with integers and decimals, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
We use learning cycles to break down learning into key concepts or ideas linked to the learning outcome. Each learning cycle features explanations with checks for understanding and practice tasks with feedback. All of this is found in our slide decks, ready for you to download and edit. The practice tasks are also available as printable worksheets and some lessons have additional materials with extra material you might need for teaching the lesson.
The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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Equipment
Licence
Starter quiz
6 Questions
$$4.4\times7.4=$$ -
$$32.56$$
$$2.9\times2.8=$$ -
$$8.12$$
$$8.3\times3.1=$$ -
$$25.73$$
$$5.7\times1.1=$$ -
$$6.27$$
81 -
(-81)
(-3) -
3
18 -
(-18)
0.3 -
(-0.3)
0.81 -
(-0.81)
Exit quiz
6 Questions

