Decimals - Divide 2-Digit by 10 - Worksheet

This worksheet is designed to enhance children's understanding of dividing two-digit numbers by 10. It focuses on developing their reasoning and problem-solving skills by utilizing place value charts. Initially, children are instructed to use counters to represent digits on the chart to visualize how the digits shift when dividing by 10. This hands-on approach helps them grasp the concept that when a two-digit number is divided by 10, each digit moves one place to the right on the chart, effectively demonstrating the process of division in a tangible manner. The worksheet tasks include dividing numbers such as 21, 23, 43, 35, and 26 by 10, and filling in the blanks to reinforce the method learned.

To further solidify their understanding, children are presented with a series of calculations that require them to apply the division method to two-digit numbers. For example, they perform divisions such as 42 ÷ 10, 18 ÷ 10, and 30 ÷ 10, and then identify the resulting number in terms of ones and tenths. The worksheet also includes a challenge where children must identify errors in reasoning, such as the incorrect statement that dividing a two-digit number by 10 always results in digits in both the ones and tenths columns. For instance, dividing 80 by 10 yields 8, which does not have a digit in the tenths column. This exercise encourages critical thinking and helps children recognize that the position of digits is crucial in understanding place value and division by 10.