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This activity can be used by the teacher to as an exit-ticket or quick assessment to see whether or not students understand the concept of the power of ten when multiplying.
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.
These word problems are designed to assess a student’s knowledge of 5.NBT.A.2. These story problems are more than just math worksheets, they require students to really apply themselves to realistic situations. The answer sheet is included as well, for your convenience.
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.
This activity can be used as a part of a mini-lesson to introduce students to the power of ten. This activity includes both whole number exponents and the powers of ten.
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.
