A lesson on multiplying decimals using column multiplication. Worked examples show how to set out the calculation, count the decimal places in the question to place the point in the answer and add a zero as a placeholder when needed, followed by a practice question, the commutative property and multiplying by 10, 100 and 1000.
What this presentation covers
- setting out decimal multiplication
- counting decimal places to place the point
- using a zero as a placeholder
- worked examples and a try this question
- the commutative property of multiplication
- multiplying by 10, 100 and 1000
Level: KS2 / KS3
Slides: 10
Format: PowerPoint (.pptx)
Contributed by: Brian W