Multiplication and Division Skills Review
Year 7 Mathematics Building Strong Number Skills 40 minutes of focused practice
Learning Objectives & Success Criteria
Master column multiplication for integers Use short division confidently Multiply and divide by powers of 10 Work with decimals in calculations Solve real-world problems Apply order of operations correctly
Column Multiplication Method
Write numbers in columns Start with the ones place Multiply each digit Add partial products Check your answer makes sense
Practice: Column Multiplication
Work in pairs Complete 5 problems Check each other's work Ask for help if needed
Short Division Method
Set up the division bracket Divide starting from the left Write remainders as small numbers Bring down the next digit Continue until complete
Quick Check: Division
What is 96 ÷ 8? Show your working Explain your method to a partner
Powers of 10 - The Pattern
× 10: Move decimal point 1 place right × 100: Move decimal point 2 places right × 1000: Move decimal point 3 places right ÷ 10: Move decimal point 1 place left ÷ 100: Move decimal point 2 places left
Multiplying vs Dividing by 0.1 and 0.01
{"left":"× 0.1 = ÷ 10\n× 0.01 = ÷ 100\nRemember: 0.1 = 1/10\nRemember: 0.01 = 1/100","right":"÷ 0.1 = × 10\n÷ 0.01 = × 100\nThink: How many 0.1s in 1?\nAnswer: 10, so dividing by 0.1 means × 10"}
Decimal Challenge Cards
Pick a card from each pile Calculate the answer Explain your method Time limit: 3 minutes per card
Multiplying Decimals
Ignore decimal points initially Multiply as whole numbers Count total decimal places Place decimal point in answer Check answer is reasonable
Dividing Decimals
Make divisor a whole number Move decimal points equally Use short division method Place decimal point directly above Add zeros if needed
Problem Solving Strategy
Read the problem twice Identify what you need to find Choose the right operation Estimate your answer first Calculate and check
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