KS2 Primary Maths Age 13-17 - Calculations: Written Division - Explained

The video tutorial explains how to multiply and divide numbers by 10 and 100, focusing on moving digits to the right for multiplication and to the left for division. It provides a practical example of dividing a decimal by 100, showing how to adjust the decimal point. The tutorial also offers a quick method for understanding the process, emphasizing the concept of making numbers smaller by moving the decimal point.

What happens to the digits when you multiply a number by 10?

• Digits move one place to the left

• Digits move one place to the right

• Digits stay in the same place

• Digits move two places to the right

When dividing by 100, how many places do the digits move?

• One place to the left

• Two places to the left

• Two places to the right

• One place to the right

What is the result of dividing 0.1 by 100?

• 0.01

• 1.0

• 0.001

• 0.1

How do you fill the gaps when moving digits to the right?

• With ones

• With nines

• With twos

• With zeros

What is the effect of dividing a number by 100 on its size?

• It remains the same

• It becomes 100 times smaller

• It becomes 10 times smaller

• It becomes 10 times larger