Multiply and Divide Decimals in Context Discussion Problem

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Use this open-ended Year 6 Multiply and Divide Decimals in Context Discussion Problem resource to extend pupils' understanding of calculating with decimals.

This discussion problem will allow children to identify possible answers to a multi-step problem where both multiplication and division are required. It is designed to be used to promote discussion and oracy opportunities, but it is flexible enough to be used in other situations too.

One possible answer is given to support marking, which can be done as self- or peer-marking to encourage further discussion.

This resource is designed to align to White Rose Maths version 3. Classroom Secrets Limited is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or in any way connected to White Rose Education Limited. Our products are original to Classroom Secrets Limited and any reference to White Rose Maths is solely for the purpose of indicating compatibility and does not imply any association with White Rose Education.


Curriculum Objectives

  • Multiply one-digit numbers with up to two-decimal places by whole numbers
  • Use written division methods in cases where the answer has up to two decimal places

Tags

Fractions, Decimals and Percentages

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