Full Lesson: Multiplying & Dividing by Powers of 10 | KS3 & Functional Skills Maths | Place Value, D

This full lesson on multiplying and dividing by powers of 10 helps learners master moving digits, place value shifts and multiplying decimals by 10, 100 and 1000. Using a real-life money and measurement theme, the lesson makes abstract place-value changes simple, visual and memorable.

The PowerPoint models each step clearly, includes scaffolded examples, and features a fun Bingo starter and Catchphrase mini-plenary. The worksheet provides extra practice with real-life conversions such as currency exchange, miles to kilometres and kilograms to pounds.

Perfect for KS3 Maths, GCSE Foundation, Functional Skills Level 1–2, intervention groups and revision lessons.

What’s Included:

✦ Full teaching PowerPoint (clear step-by-step modelling)
✦ Worksheet on multiplying decimals by groups of ten
✦ Real-life conversions: currency, distance, weight
✦ Starter (Bingo grid) + mini plenary (Catchphrase)
✦ Exam-style and everyday context questions

Why Teachers Love It:

✔ Highly visual and easy to follow
✔ Builds confidence with place value and decimals
✔ Great for mixed-ability groups
✔ Low-prep, ready-to-teach full lesson

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