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Year 7 Number and algebra WA7MNAC6 4 pages · 34 questions Core
Year 7 Dividing Decimals Worksheet
Free Year 7 dividing decimals worksheet (WA7MNAC6): dividing by whole numbers and decimals, unit pricing and challenge problems. With marking key.
What's covered
- Dividing decimals by whole numbers
- Dividing by a decimal by making the divisor whole
- Finding unit prices and rates
About this worksheet
This free Year 7 dividing decimals worksheet is written for the Western Australian curriculum and mapped to SCSA content description WA7MNAC6. It targets one skill so students can practise until it sticks: by the end, students can say “I can divide decimals by whole numbers and by decimals, and interpret the answer in context.”
What’s inside
- Key idea box – a short explanation with worked examples to read before starting.
- A · Fluency (16 questions) – quick practice to build accuracy.
- B · Core (10 questions) – worded problems set in everyday Australian contexts.
- C · Reasoning (4 questions) – explain, justify and spot the error.
- D · Challenge (4 questions) – harder multi-step and problem-solving questions for students ready to stretch.
- Separate marking key – every answer with working, plus mark allocations and marking criteria for reasoning questions.
Skills covered
- Dividing decimals by whole numbers
- Dividing by a decimal by making the divisor whole
- Finding unit prices and rates
How to use this worksheet
Start with the Key idea box, then complete Section A without a calculator. Most students should attempt Sections B and C; Section D suits students aiming for the top of the class or preparing for accelerated or extension maths. The worksheet is marked out of 57, and the score box on the last page helps students see which section needs more practice.
Common mistakes to watch for
- Keeping a decimal point that should disappear (0.6 ÷ 0.2 = 0.3)
- Multiplying only one number by 10
- Believing division always makes numbers smaller
- Comparing unit prices in different units
Where this fits in the WA Year 7 sequence
Dividing Decimals sits in the Calculating with number sub-strand of Number and algebra. It is one of a set of short, single-skill EduLift worksheets that split each Year 7 content description into sub-skills. Use the previous and next links to work through the sequence in order.
Common errors we see in tutoring
- Keeping a decimal point that should disappear (0.6 ÷ 0.2 = 0.3)
- Multiplying only one number by 10
- Believing division always makes numbers smaller
- Comparing unit prices in different units
Answer key (with worked solutions)
The answer key is a separate PDF with every question worked, not just the final answers.
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