Dividing by 10, 100, 1000

In this lesson, learners will learn how to divide whole numbers and decimals by 10, 100, and 1,000.

Target Age:

Lesson Overview

By the end of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Understand the concept of dividing numbers by 10, 100, and 1000.
  2. Perform divisions involving shifting the digits to the right by one, two, or three places.
  3. Recognize the connection between these divisions and place value.
  4. Apply the concept of dividing by powers of 10 to solve real-life and mathematical problems involving decimal fractions.

Curriculum Alignment: Year 5 Number:  multiplication and division

  • multiply and divide whole numbers and those involving decimals by 10, 100 and 1,000
Last updated on: February 27, 2026

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