Better Lesson: Multiplying With Decimal Quantities

Extend the place value system. The first lesson plan in a series of 18 extends the place value system to millions through thousandths. Using place value charts, pupils see how the value of a digit changes as it moves places. Teachers use...

There is more than one way to write a number. The lesson plan provides teachers with a way to teach reading and writing decimals to thousandths using standard, expanded, and unit forms. Pupils work through in-class and homework...

Take a little bit away. The 10th section of an 18-part unit introduces subtraction of decimals. Scholars use a place value chart like they did with addition of decimals to organize and represent the problem. After using the place value...

Take only one minute out of your lesson to show this quick video that explains how to multiply with exponents. Clear text and exciting music is used to keep viewers engaged. Note: There is no narration in this video.

How do you multiply decimals? Where does the decimal point go? Students work on answering these questions and developing an algorithm for multiplying decimals.

Sixth graders model decimals using decimal grids, base 10 blocks, and number lines.

If 24 x 63 =1512, then what will be the product for 0.24 x 6.3? Students work on answering these questions and solidifying an algorithm for multiplying decimals.

Sixth graders will use their understanding of multiplying fractions and apply it to dividing fractions which is a key component in common core. Included in this lesson are a closing activity, a link to a website for area models, and a...

Students calculate decimal quantities while making sense of real world situations.

Students divide decimal quantities and apply this knowledge to real world situations.