Divisibility tests for 5 and 10
I can identify and explain whether a number is or is not a multiple of a given integer.
Divisibility tests for 5 and 10
I can identify and explain whether a number is or is not a multiple of a given integer.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- For any multiple of 10 the place value of the ones column is zero.
- For any multiple of 5 the place value of the ones column is zero or five.
- Any multiple of 10 is also a multiple of 5 and 2.
Keywords
Divisibility - Divisibility is a number’s ability to be exactly divided by another number, leaving no remainder.
Common misconception
A number is a prime if it is not divisible by 2, 3, 5 or 10.
A factor of a number can be greater than 10.
To help you plan your year 7 maths lesson on: Divisibility tests for 5 and 10, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 7 maths lesson on: Divisibility tests for 5 and 10, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
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