Maths
Stretch Independent – Dividing by a Decimal
Stretch (independent-school 11+): divide by a decimal by scaling both numbers to whole numbers.
MathsAge 11+25 minutes
What this topic covers
- Scale divisor and dividend by 10 or 100 so the divisor is a whole number.
- Divide and check by multiplication.
- Recognise that dividing by a decimal less than 1 gives a larger answer.
Core concept summaries
Key ConceptsMake the Divisor WholeWhy It Works, and CheckingLarger, Not Smaller
Practice formats pupils may meet
NeurofiED uses varied practice to help pupils apply the idea actively, check understanding and build confidence over time.
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