Multiples of 10, 100 and 1000 - Worksheet

The provided worksheet is a comprehensive resource for Year 6 students to practice multiplying and dividing whole numbers by 10, 100, and 1000. This worksheet is part of a series of Maths Teaching Resources aimed at enhancing fluency, reasoning, and problem-solving skills. Students are encouraged to recognize patterns in calculations, for example, multiplying single-digit numbers by multiples of 10 and then by 100 and 1000, to see how the product changes. They will solve a variety of problems, such as calculating 3 x 6, then 3 x 60, and further 3 x 600, observing the pattern that emerges as the multiplier increases by powers of ten.

The worksheet also includes division tasks, where students use known facts, like 63 ÷ 3 = 21, to solve related problems involving larger numbers. This helps them understand the concept of scaling up or down by powers of ten. Additionally, they will address misconceptions through problem-solving questions, where they must determine if statements made by characters in the worksheet are correct, such as whether 480 x 2 is greater than 48 x 20, and explain their reasoning. This exercise not only reinforces their numerical understanding but also develops critical thinking. Answers to the problems are provided, allowing students to check their work and understand where they might have gone wrong.