Mathematics·Fractions·procedural
Dividing by 10 and 100
Find the effect of dividing a one- or two-digit number by 10 and 100, identifying the value of the digits as ones, tenths, and hundredths
Suggested ages 8–9
Learning journey
Your child is developing a deeper understanding of fractions and decimals — learning to add and subtract fractions, convert between fractions and decimals, and use them to solve practical problems involving measurements and money.
Evidence of understanding
- Calculate 37 ÷ 10 = 3.7 and identify 3 as ones and 7 as tenths
- Calculate 4 ÷ 100 = 0.04 and identify 4 as hundredths
- Explain that dividing by 10 shifts each digit one place to the right
Assessment prompt
If Dividing by 10 and 100 starts with the number 48 and divides it by 10, can they tell you the answer — and explain what happened to each digit's place value?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.