Your students will be able to divide decimal numbers by powers of 10 and explain decimal placement patterns in the quotient.

Discuss correct decimal placement using logical arguments and by multiplying whole numbers. Use this lesson as a standalone lesson or use it as support to the lesson Multiply Decimals.

Teach your students to recognize patterns of zeros when multiplying by powers of 10 with exponents.

Use this scaffolded EL lesson to teach students about money and the bills we use to pay for things. Use alongside Base Ten Money: Hundreds, Tens, and Ones or alone as an independent lesson.