Multiplication and Division (1) - Multiply by 10, 100 and 1,000 - Worksheet

The worksheet provided is a comprehensive resource for children to practice multiplication by 10, 100, and 1,000. It employs a place value grid to help students visualise the process of multiplying numbers by shifting place value counters to the left according to the multiplier. The exercises include a variety of tasks, such as writing the resulting number when a given number is multiplied by 10, 100, or 1,000. For example, students will determine what 45 multiplied by 10 is, or what 642 multiplied by 100 would yield. The worksheet also challenges students to create their own calculations to make comparison statements true, deepening their understanding of the concept.

Further activities on the worksheet involve using a place value grid and counters to answer questions, reinforcing the fluency and precision of the multiplication process. Students are prompted to write the new value of a number when it is multiplied by the specified factors. The worksheet includes answer keys for some sections, providing examples such as 416 multiplied by 10 resulting in 4,160, and 53 multiplied by 1,000 giving 53,000. Comparison exercises are also part of the worksheet, where students use symbols to compare the results of different multiplications. These activities are designed to build confidence and accuracy in multiplying numbers by powers of ten, an essential skill in mathematics.