Decimal - Multiply Decimals by Integers - Worksheet

This worksheet is designed to help students in Year 6 enhance their skills in multiplying decimals by integers. The National Curriculum objective targeted here is to multiply one-digit numbers with up to two decimal places by whole numbers. The resources provided for the lesson include differentiated sheets for varying levels of ability, teaching slides for instruction, and place value counters or charts to aid in visualising the calculations. Essential vocabulary such as decimals, place value, tenths, hundredths, thousandths, multiply, and exchange are introduced and used throughout the activities.

The exercises encourage the use of concrete resources to assist students in understanding the multiplication of decimals and the concept of exchanging in decimal operations. Students are also prompted to apply their mathematical skills to real-life contexts such as money and measurements. Key questions challenge their comprehension of place value and the multiplication process, asking them to compare decimal values, use bar models for representation, and explore alternative multiplication strategies. The worksheet is structured to cater to different levels of understanding, from those working towards the expected level to those who are ready for greater depth challenges, such as multistep problems and explaining exchanges both verbally and visually.