Multiplying 2, 3, 4, or 5 By Decimals

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a collection of decimal multiplication problems, specifically designed to practice multiplying decimals with one decimal place by the numbers 2, 3, 4, or 5. This directly relates to finding the value of multiples in price-based situations. It consists of twenty-four questions, each presenting a different decimal to be multiplied by one of these single-digit numbers. The structure is simple, with each problem clearly numbered and ample space provided for students to work out and write their answers. The worksheet ends with a “How Did You Do?” section with emoticons for self-evaluation, allowing students to reflect on their performance.

The aim of the worksheet is to reinforce students’ skills in multiplying decimal numbers by whole numbers. It helps students understand the process of decimal multiplication, including the correct placement of the decimal point in the product. The worksheet also serves to build fluency with multiplication facts and to enhance the precision of calculations involving decimals. By completing this worksheet, students practice a fundamental mathematical operation and prepare for more advanced mathematical concepts and applications.