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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

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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.