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Year 4 - Maths

Scale division facts derived from multiplication facts by 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 scale division facts derived from multiplication facts by 100.

Key Notes

  • If the dividend is multiplied by 100 then the quotient will be one hundred times the size.
  • The dividend is equivalent to the product in the inverse calculation.
  • 18 divided by 6 is equal to 3 so 1,800 divided by 6 is equal to 300 or 18 hundreds divided by 6 is equal to 3 hundreds.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • Dividend: The dividend is the number being divided.
  • Divisor: The divisor is the number we are dividing by.
  • Quotient: The quotient is the result after division has taken place. It is the whole number part.
  • Scaling: Scaling is when a given quantity is made ___ times the size.

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Because multiplication is commutative and division isn't, finding related division facts can be tricky. For example, 15 ÷ 3 = 5 is related to 3 × 5 = 15 despite the factor's positions swapping.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

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

If the dividend is multiplied by 100 then the quotient will be one hundred times the size. The dividend is equivalent to the product in the inverse calculation.

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

The dividend is the number being divided. Use this word when showing your method, then check your final answer is reasonable.

3. Spot and fix this common maths mistake.

Mistake: Because multiplication is commutative and division isn't, finding related division facts can be tricky. For example, 15 ÷ 3 = 5 is related to 3 × 5 = 15 despite the factor's positions swapping. Correction: Get children to write 2 related multiplication facts from a division fact. For example, 3 × 5 = 15 and 5 × 3 = 15 are related to 15 ÷ 3.

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