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Arithmetic procedures with integers and decimals

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Why this why now

This unit builds on knowledge established in work on factors, multiples squares and cubes, building on the understanding that any positive integer can be expressed as a product of its factors. This skill is used here to explore multiplying and dividing with decimals.

Prior knowledge requirements

  • Perform all four operations with whole numbers
  • Add, subtract, multiply and divide decimals
  • Apply integer rules (positive/negative) to calculations

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Why this why now

This unit builds on knowledge established in work on factors, multiples squares and cubes, building on the understanding that any positive integer can be expressed as a product of its factors. This skill is used here to explore multiplying and dividing with decimals.

Prior knowledge requirements

  • Perform all four operations with whole numbers
  • Add, subtract, multiply and divide decimals
  • Apply integer rules (positive/negative) to calculations

Arithmetic procedures with integers and decimals

In this unit pupils develop their ability and efficacy with the four operations including more complicated and challenging calculations involving fractions, decimals and negative numbers. This leads into an exploration of the priority order of operations.

17 lessons in unit