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.
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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.
Keywords
Convert - When we convert, we change a value or expression from one form to another.
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).
Licence
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1 m
10 mm
1,000 m
1,000 ml
1,000 g
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