Max Maths, Year 5, Learn together, Multiplying numbers by 10 or 100 (1)

In the 'Max Maths' curriculum for Year 5, one of the key concepts taught is the multiplication of numbers by 10 or 100. This fundamental mathematical skill is introduced in a section called "Let's Learn Together," which encourages collaborative learning. The lesson begins with the simple question of what happens when we multiply 1 by 10. The answer is straightforward: the number becomes 10 times bigger. To visually represent this transformation, a place-value table is used, moving the digit 1 from the 'Ones' column to the 'Tens' column, thereby changing the number from 1 to 10. This visual aid helps students understand the concept of place value and the effect of multiplying by 10.

The lesson continues by exploring what occurs when the number 1 is multiplied by 100. As expected, the number increases to become 100 times larger. Again, a place-value table is employed to illustrate this change, but this time the digit 1 moves two places to the left, from the 'Ones' column past the 'Tens' and into the 'Hundreds' column, converting the number from 1 to 100. This exercise reinforces the idea that multiplication by 10 or 100 shifts the digits to the left in the place-value table, making the number progressively larger by factors of 10 or 100 respectively. Through these examples, students learn to apply these principles to larger numbers, building a solid foundation in their understanding of multiplication and place value.