Max Maths, Year 5, Try it, Multiplying numbers by 10 or 100 (1)

In the "Max Maths" programme for Year 5, there is an exercise aimed at reinforcing the concept of multiplying numbers by 10 or 100. The first task asks students to multiply the number 379 by 100. To visualize this process, students are instructed to place the number 379 in a place-value chart, which organises numbers into ones, tens, hundreds, and thousands. After understanding the initial placement, students then need to represent the number 379 when it is made 100 times bigger, showing the new value in the second place-value chart. This exercise helps students grasp how each digit moves two places to the left when a number is multiplied by 100, as the value increases significantly.

The second activity focuses on making the number 2,681 ten times larger. Students start by writing 2,681 in the first place-value chart, ensuring each digit is in the correct column. They then illustrate what happens to this number when it is multiplied by 10 in the second place-value chart. The third task is similar, asking students to show the result of multiplying 694 by 10. Again, the use of place-value charts is crucial here, as it visually demonstrates the shift of each digit one place to the left, indicating the tenfold increase in the number's value. These exercises are designed to help students understand the effect of multiplication by 10 or 100 on the position of digits within a number, reinforcing their knowledge of place value and multiplication.