Powers of Ten - Worksheet 5 - 5th Grade
MediumExplain patterns when multiplying and dividing by powers of ten (Medium)
18 problems · 15-20 minutes · Skills: place value, multiplication, division
About This Worksheet
This medium-level worksheet contains 18 problems designed for 5th Grade students practicing powers of ten. Medium worksheets introduce larger numbers and varied question formats to deepen understanding and build fluency.
Powers of ten are the structural foundation of our base-ten number system. Understanding how multiplying or dividing by a power of ten shifts every digit one place reveals why the decimal system is so efficient and powerful.
- Explain patterns when multiplying and dividing decimals by 10, 100, and 1,000
- Use exponent notation to express powers of ten
- Apply powers of ten to shift digits left or right in a decimal
- Connect powers of ten to metric unit conversions
- Write large and small numbers using powers of ten
How to Solve: Worked Example
- Read the problem carefully.
- Identify what is being asked.
- Use what you know to find the answer.
- Check your work.
Answer Key
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