Mathematics·Multiplication & Division·procedural
Decimal place value
Multiply one-digit numbers with up to two decimal places by whole numbers (e.g. 3.47 × 6)
Suggested ages 10–11
Learning journey
Your child is advancing to sophisticated multiplication and division — using formal written methods for complex calculations, working with decimals, and applying the order of operations to solve multi-step problems.
Evidence of understanding
- Correctly compute 4.56 × 7 using a written method
- Use place-value reasoning to explain why 3.2 × 5 = 16.0
- Model a decimal multiplication using an area diagram or expanded form
Assessment prompt
Can Decimal place value work out '3.47 × 6' — keeping the decimal point in the right place and carrying correctly through each column?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.