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Dividing Decimals by Powers of 10
6 Pre & Primary Essentials Worksheets Mathematics Number & Place Value 2 Pages

Dividing Decimals by Powers of 10

The Dividing Decimals by Powers of 10 Worksheet is a comprehensive resource designed to reinforce students' understanding of division with decimals, particularly when dividing by powers of 10. This worksheet provides a range of exercises that encourage students to apply their knowledge of decimal division in various contexts.
 

Learning goals

  • We are learning to multiply and divide decimals by whole numbers where the results are terminating decimals.
  • We are learning to multiply and divide decimals by powers of 10.
  • We are learning to multiply and divide decimals by multiples of powers of 10 using our knowledge of place value and multiplication facts (times tables), to estimate and check answers.

Curriculum alignment

MA3-1WM old Describes and represents mathematical situations in a variety of ways using mathematical terminology and some conventions MA3-2WM old Selects and applies appropriate problem- solving strategies, including the use of digital technologies, in undertaking investigations MA3-3WM old Gives a valid reason for supporting one possible solution over another MA3-7NA old Compares, orders and calculates with fractions, decimals and percentages MA3-RN-01 new Applies an understanding of place value and the role of zero to represent the properties of numbers MA3-RN-02 new Compares and orders decimals up to 3 decimal places MA3-RN-03 new Determines percentages of quantities, and finds equivalent fractions and decimals for benchmark percentage values MA3-MR-01 new Selects and applies appropriate strategies to solve multiplication and division problems MA3-MR-02 new Constructs and completes number sentences involving multiplicative relations, applying the order of operations to calculations
VCMNA215 Multiply decimals by whole numbers and perform divisions by non-zero whole numbers where the results are terminating decimals, with and without digital technologies VCMNA216 Multiply and divide decimals by powers of 10

Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.

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