Place Value Relationships

Grade 445 min

aligned to 5.nbt.a.2 Explain Patterns In The Number Of Zeros Of The Product When Multiplying A Number By Powers Of 10, And Explain Patterns In The Placement Of The Decimal Point When A Decimal Is Multiplied Or Divided By A Power Of 10. Use Whole-number Exponents To Denote Powers Of 10.

Learning Objective

I can demonstrate the pattern of where the decimal point moves when dividing or multiplying decimals by powers of 10.

Lesson Flow

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5 min

5.NBT.1 Understanding the Place Value System (Part 2) | 5th Grade Math

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Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

If you multiply the number 4.75 by 10², where will the decimal point move, and what will the resulting value be? Show your work. When dividing the number 9.2 by 10³, where will the decimal point move, and what will the resulting value be? Show your work.

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