ACMNA129: Multiply decimals by whole numbers and perform divisions by non-zero whole numbers where the results are terminating decimals, with and without digital technologies
Learning intentions:
- Understand how to multiply decimals by whole numbers.
- Understand how to perform divisions by non-zero whole numbers where the results are terminating decimals.
- Understand the importance of using appropriate strategies and technologies to solve problems efficiently and effectively.
- Students can accurately multiply decimals by whole numbers.
- Students can use mental strategies, such as aligning the decimal points and performing the multiplication, to multiply decimals by whole numbers.
- Students can use appropriate digital technologies, such as a calculator or a spreadsheet, to multiply decimals by whole numbers.
- Students can accurately perform divisions by non-zero whole numbers where the results are terminating decimals.
- Students can use mental strategies, such as aligning the decimal points and performing the division, to perform divisions by non-zero whole numbers where the results are terminating decimals.
- Students can use appropriate digital technologies, such as a calculator or a spreadsheet, to perform divisions by non-zero whole numbers where the results are terminating decimals.
- Students can interpret the results of their calculations in the context of the problem and determine if the answer is reasonable.
- Students can explain their reasoning and solve problems involving the multiplication and division of decimals by whole numbers in a logical and organised way.
