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Year 4 - Maths

Explain the relationship between multiplying a number by 100 and multiples of 100

Understand what happens when a number is multiplied or divided by 10 and 100

Unit Summary

In this unit pupils will explain the relationship between multiplying and dividing a number by 10 and multiples of 10.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to explain the relationship between multiplying a number by 100 and multiples of 100.

Key Notes

  • Finding one hundred times as many is the same as multiplying by 100
  • When a number is multiplied by one hundred the product is a multiple of one hundred.
  • Multiples of 100 have zero in the tens and ones column.
  • Multiplying by one hundred moves all the digits two columns to the left making the digits one hundred times the size.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • Multiple: A multiple is the result of multiplying a number by another whole number.
  • Digit: A digit is one of the symbols of a number system. In our number system we use the digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9
  • Placeholder: A placeholder is where we use the digit zero to hold a place in a number and maintain place value.

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Pupils may start talking of 'adding 2 zeros' to multiply by 100

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Solve this in steps: explain the method from this lesson and why each step matters.

Finding one hundred times as many is the same as multiplying by 100. When a number is multiplied by one hundred the product is a multiple of one hundred.

2. Use this key word in a maths sentence and explain it clearly. 'Multiple'

A multiple is the result of multiplying a number by another whole number. Use this word when showing your method, then check your final answer is reasonable.

3. Spot and fix this common maths mistake.

Mistake: Pupils may start talking of 'adding 2 zeros' to multiply by 100. Correction: Don't dismiss this as it is disguising an understanding of a pattern but reassure the pupils that this will be explained later through place value discussions in the coming lessons.

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