Year 6 divide decimals by 10, 100 and 1,000 lesson pack | Decimals: Spring Block 3: Week 6
This Year 6 divide decimals by 10, 100 and 1,000 lesson pack supports pupils in deepening their understanding of decimal place value through multiplying and dividing by powers of 10. Aligned with the White Rose Spring Block 3 small steps, the lessons focus on how digits shift within a place value chart, the importance of placeholder zeros, and recognising that the decimal point stays fixed while the digits change position.
Across the week, pupils also explore multiplying decimals by integers and dividing decimals using short division methods, building confidence with written calculation and estimation strategies. The unit progresses to applying decimal skills in real-life contexts, including money and measure problems, with multi-step reasoning tasks that encourage careful decision-making and clear mathematical explanations.
What’s included
- Teaching PowerPoints covering division and multiplication with decimals across the week
- Differentiated worksheets for dividing and multiplying decimals by integers
- Reasoning and problem-solving challenges, including missing number and real-life decimal investigations
- Lesson plans with retrieval practice, structured teaching steps and common misconceptions
Curriculum links
- Identify the value of each digit in numbers given to three decimal places
- Multiply and divide numbers by 10, 100 and 1,000, including answers up to three decimal places
- Multiply and divide decimals by integers using written methods and mental strategies
- Solve multi-step problems involving decimal calculations in context
This lesson pack sits within the Year 6 Spring maths scheme, supporting progression through the full White Rose decimals sequence.
