Omari McQueen – Codebreaker

Description

Make practising decimal multiplication more engaging with this Omari McQueen themed Year 6 maths codebreaker. This fun and purposeful maths activity gives children the opportunity to apply their knowledge of multiplying one-digit numbers with up to two decimal places by whole numbers, while solving a code to reveal a simple phrase about inspirational young chef and entrepreneur Omari McQueen.

To complete the codebreaker, children need to calculate each multiplication question carefully and then match their answers to the corresponding letters. Once they have solved the calculations and decoded the letters, they will uncover a phrase linked to Omari McQueen.

This Year 6 decimal multiplication activity is ideal for children who are confident working with decimals and are ready to consolidate their multiplication skills in a different and engaging format. The codebreaker can be used as an independent maths activity, early finisher task, homework activity, revision exercise or as part of a lesson on multiplying decimals by whole numbers.

The Omari McQueen theme also provides an opportunity to connect maths learning with a positive real-world role model, making this a great choice for teachers looking for engaging, curriculum-linked Year 6 maths resources.

This resource is suitable for:

Year 6 maths
Decimal multiplication practice
Multiplying decimals by whole numbers
Maths revision and consolidation
Independent learning
Early finishers
Homework or home learning
Maths starters and extension activities
Children who are confident multiplying decimals

Help your pupils build confidence with decimal multiplication while having fun cracking the code and discovering the hidden message!