Powers of ten

Help students understand what happens to numbers when we multiply and divide by powers of ten using this hands on math game. Students build numbers on their place value mat and then multiply and divide. They also practice seeing and using powers of ten written with exponents. Grab it free! Multiply & Divide by Powers of Ten Game: Includes Exponents

Learn all about powers of 10 and how to identify the base number and the exponent, while mastering the meaning of "powers" in math.

Make teaching multiplying whole numbers by 10, 100, 1000 and recognizing multiplication patterns with powers of ten with this engaging math game! This game includes 24 game cards that will have your students practicing multiplication of multiples of ten. The setup is quick and easy - plus the clear student directions make this game perfect for centers or substitute days, too!

This week we Powered Up by learning about the Powers of Tens. To start off the lesson, I asked the students to take out their calculators. (Boy were they excited about this). I then asked them to enter 10 x 10 = into their calculators. I asked what the product was. When they gave me the ... Read More about I’ve got the Power! The Power of Ten that is…

This week we're SUPER excited to learn about the SUPER Power of Ten! Using exponents is an efficient way to write numbers that have a f...

I find so much value in using centers for my students. During our RTII time I can differentiate my math instruction through the use of math games and task cards. Currently with my students we are working on our topic of multiplying by powers of 10. My classes have not yet mastered the concept of exponents for powers of 10. After our last quiz I created this center to allow for them to visually see how numbers grow when multiplying by powers of 10. How To Play Students will receive a bag of…

Multiply and Divide by Powers of Ten can be a challenging math concept for your students to grasp. Use these tips to instill and conceptual understanding.

powers of ten anchor chart

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Exponents worksheets for grade 5. Includes an introduction to exponents and reading and writing simple exponents. Also includes powers of ten worksheets. Free exponents worksheets from K5 Learning; no login required.