Decimal Plate
Product Code : JA-MLI-1759
The Decimal Plate (SKU JA-MLI-1759) is a maths lab aid for understanding the multiplication of decimal numbers. It consists of a 10 x 10 cm grid-printed square plate and translucent plastic strips measuring 10 x 2 cm and 10 x 1 cm, supplied in multiple quantity. Laying strips across the grid in two directions shows a product such as 0.3 x 0.4 as the overlapping area, so pupils see why multiplying tenths gives hundredths. JaincoLab makes this decimal plate in Ambala, India.
Specifications
The Decimal Plate has a 10 x 10 cm square printed with a grid and comes with translucent plastic strips of 10 x 2 cm and 10 x 1 cm in multiple quantity; the number of strips is confirmed on the quotation.
| Product | Decimal Plate |
| SKU | JA-MLI-1759 |
| Plate | 10 x 10 cm, grid printed |
| Strips | Translucent plastic, 10 x 2 cm and 10 x 1 cm |
| Strip quantity | Multiple of each size |
| Topic | Multiplication of decimal numbers |
Multiplying decimals with the decimal plate
The decimal plate uses an area model: each whole square is 1, each 1 cm strip is one tenth, and overlapping translucent strips mark the hundredths that make up a decimal product.
- Multiplying tenths by tenths
- Showing why the product of two decimals can be smaller than each factor
- Linking decimals to area
- Representing tenths and hundredths on the grid
- Checking written decimal multiplication
Scope of supply and ordering
The listing covers one Decimal Plate with translucent plastic strips of the two sizes given. Accessories, spares and quantities are confirmed on the quotation.
MOQ, packing and lead time depend on the order quantity and the delivery destination, and all three are confirmed on each quotation. Single classroom orders, bulk school orders and tender lots are supplied.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Decimal Plate include?
A 10 x 10 cm grid-printed square plate and translucent plastic strips of 10 x 2 cm and 10 x 1 cm in multiple quantity.
Which topic does it teach?
It is used to understand multiplication of decimal numbers with an area model.
How many strips are supplied?
Strips of each size come in multiple quantity; the exact number is confirmed on the quotation.
Related products
More items for the school maths lab are in the maths lab equipment range.
Request a quote
Send your requirement for the Decimal Plate (SKU JA-MLI-1759), with quantity and delivery destination, through the JaincoLab enquiry page for a quotation. Institutions and contractors buying under a tender can also reach us via the tenders page.
