Max Maths, Year 6, Try it, Multiplying and dividing by multiples of 10

In this exercise from the Max Maths Year 6 workbook, students are encouraged to practice their skills in multiplying and dividing by multiples of 10. The 'Try It' section starts with multiplication problems where students are tasked to multiply whole numbers by multiples of 100 and 1,000. For instance, in the first problem, they must calculate 12 times 400. The process is broken down into steps, starting with multiplying the base numbers before multiplying by the power of 10. This method helps students understand the concept of place value and the ease of multiplying by multiples of 10.

The second part of the exercise shifts to division, where students are required to divide large numbers by multiples of 10. Problems range from dividing 14,000 by 70 to dividing 25,000 by 50. The division problems are set up to reinforce the relationship between division and multiplication by multiples of 10. Students are expected to apply their knowledge of place value and the properties of division to simplify these calculations. The layout of the problems encourages a step-by-step approach, allowing students to break down each problem into more manageable parts and thereby gain confidence in their mathematical abilities.