Make multiplying by powers of ten more accessible to your students by focusing on patterns in the number of zeros!

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

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

Activate your students' observational skills by having them analyze a chart of the powers of ten! Use this lesson on its own or as support to the lesson Powers of 10.

Build on students' understanding of the power of ten within multiplication to understand its effect within division. Use this as a standalone lesson or as support to the lesson Dividing Decimals by Powers of 10.