Multiplying and dividing by 10,100,1000

Calculate each using place value.

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Learning objective overview

Master Teaching Guide coverage for this objective.

Current NZC (2007)
  • NA4-6
  • NA5-6
New NZC (2026)
  • NZC26-P4-NUM-NSO-P-Y9-11
  • NZC26-P3-NUM-NSO-K-Y7-19
  • NZC26-P3-NUM-NSO-P-Y7-23
  • NZC26-P3-NUM-NSO-P-Y8-17

Resources

  • Alpha textbook: Multiplying in Ex 2.11, pg 31
  • Alpha textbook: Dividing in Ex 2.15, pg 36
  • (Multiplying) CorbettMaths worksheetQuestions PDF · Answers
  • (Dividing) CorbettMaths worksheetQuestions PDF · Answers

Terminology

  • place value
  • decimal
  • multiply
  • divide

Task goals

  • Multiply a whole number or decimal by 10, 100, or 1000 by shifting the digits according to place value.
  • Divide a whole number or decimal by 10, 100, or 1000 by shifting the digits according to place value.
  • Check whether a claimed multiplication or division by a power of ten is correct.
  • Find the missing number or missing multiplier/divisor in an equation involving a power of ten.
  • Apply multiplying and dividing by 10, 100, and 1000 to convert between metric units.

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Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing integers

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Year 9 · Number · Number structures and operations
NZC26-P4-NUM-NSO-P-Y9-11

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