Tens and Powers

Worksheet Description

This worksheet provides students with a series of multiplication problems that combine whole numbers with powers of ten. It’s designed to help students practice the mechanics of multiplying numbers by 10, 100, 1000, and so on. The layout is straightforward, featuring problems that increase slightly in difficulty as students progress through the worksheet. The tasks require the students to shift the decimal place to the right as they multiply by each power of ten, reinforcing their understanding of base-ten multiplication.

The worksheet is crafted to solidify students’ comprehension of how multiplying by powers of ten affects whole numbers. It illustrates the importance of place value and the role of the decimal point in determining a number’s size. As students multiply whole numbers by powers of ten, they practice the concept of scaling numbers up, preparing them for more advanced applications like scientific notation. Through these exercises, students learn the practical application of exponents, enabling them to handle larger numbers efficiently and confidently.