Solve measures problems using knowledge of multiplying decimal fractions
I can use knowledge of multiplying decimal fractions by whole numbers to solve measures problems.
Solve measures problems using knowledge of multiplying decimal fractions
I can use knowledge of multiplying decimal fractions by whole numbers to solve measures problems.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Using knowledge of multiplying decimal numbers with whole numbers can help us solve measures problems.
- __ times __ ones is equal to __ ones, so __ times __ tenths/hundredths is equal to __ tenths/hundredths.’ supports us.
- Unitising of known facts can be used to support calculating with decimal fractions.
- When we multiply by ten, the digits move one place value place to the left.
Common misconception
Children may get confused when converting between units of measure and be unsure when they need to multiply or divide.
___ are smaller than ___, so there must be more of them in the same measure so we need to multiply (and vice versa).
Keywords
Convert - When we convert, we change a value or expression from one form to another.
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