Mathematics·Multiplication & Division·procedural
Multiplying and dividing
Multiply and divide whole numbers and those involving decimals by 10, 100, and 1000
Suggested ages 9–10
Learning journey
Your child is mastering more complex multiplication and division — working with larger numbers, understanding factors and multiples, solving multi-step problems, and beginning to use formal written methods.
Evidence of understanding
- Calculate 3.45 × 100 = 345
- Calculate 72 ÷ 1000 = 0.072
- Explain that multiplying by 10 shifts each digit one place to the left
Assessment prompt
Can Multiplying and dividing quickly work out '4.7 × 100' or '3,600 ÷ 1,000' — knowing that digits shift left or right in the place-value chart depending on whether they're multiplying or dividing?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.