Multiplying Decimals

Multiplying Decimals

Grade 5th Grade · Math · 60 min· Ccss 5.nbt.b.7

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can multiply decimals to the hundredths place using models or strategies.

Warm-Up Video

Miacademy & MiaPrep Learning Channel · 4:58

How to Multiply Decimals

Guided Notes

3 key concepts

  • 1

    When multiplying decimals, first line up the numbers to the right side, ignoring the decimal points initially.

  • 2

    After multiplying as if the numbers are whole numbers, count the total number of decimal places in the original problem.

  • 3

    Move the decimal point in your answer from the right to the left the same number of places as you counted in the original problem.

Practice Questions

12 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

Solve 2.1 × 1.4. Show your work.

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