L6 Find Hundredths by Dividing Tenths by 10

This Year 4 maths lesson helps children understand how to find hundredths by dividing tenths by 10, building on prior knowledge of fractions, tenths, and division. The lesson begins with a warm-up dividing 2-digit numbers by 100 to explore how digits shift in place value. Using place value charts and counters, children visualise the movement of digits when dividing tenths, for example, 0.5 ÷ 10 = 0.05, and understand the importance of placeholders. A grid representation of a whole helps to show that a hundredth is a tenth of a tenth, making abstract concepts tangible. Activities include solving division questions independently in non-systematic order, with visual support where needed. The plenary applies learning to real-life problems involving money, helping children link decimals to fractions and understand practical applications. Common misconceptions, such as moving the decimal incorrectly or confusing tenths and hundredths, are addressed. Ideal for teachers seeking a hands-on, visual lesson plan for teaching hundredths, decimals, and division in Key Stage 2.