Multiplying Thousandths
5th GradeMath50 min
Learning Objective
I can multiply decimals to the thousandths place using models or algorithms.
Lesson Flow
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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When multiplying decimals, the first step is to remove the decimals from the problem and multiply as if they were whole numbers.
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After multiplying, count the total number of digits behind the decimals in the original problem; your answer should have the same number of digits behind the decimal.
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In the example, 5.21 × 3.8, there are three digits to the right of the decimal, so the final answer is 19.798.
Practice
12 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Solve 2.35 x 1.2. Show your work, including placing the decimal in the final answer.”
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