multiplying decimals with visual models · students will use their knowledge of multiplying and...

Multiplying Decimals with Visual Models

5.NBT.7

Common Core Standard: 5.NBT.7 Add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals to hundredths, using concrete models or drawings and strategies based on place value

Teacher Directions This can be used as a center activity or two separate activities. Print task cards on heavy card stock, cut them apart, and laminate for best results and longer use. Students will use their knowledge of multiplying and dividing decimals with visual models. There are 3 types of questions in each set: •  a visual model is provided and students create the

matching equation •  an equation is provided and students create a visual model

to match •  word problems are given and students will use the

standard algorithm to solve.

Write an equation to match the model. Write an equation to match the model.

Write an equation to match the model. Write an equation to match the model.

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Write an equation to match the model. Write an equation to match the model.

Write an equation to match the model. Write an equation to match the model.

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Create a model to match the equation below and record your answer.

Create a model to match the equation below and record your answer

Create a model to match the equation below and record your answer

Create a model to match the equation below and record your answer

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0.26 x 3 0.19 x 5

0.2 x 0.8 0.6 x 0.6

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Solve the word problem using the standard algorithm.

Solve the word problem using the standard algorithm.

Solve the word problem using the standard algorithm.

Solve the word problem using the standard algorithm.

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Max bought 7 oranges, each weighing exactly 0.58 pounds. How many pounds did the oranges weigh in all?

Gloria makes $7.25 per hour babysitting. If she babysit for 6 hours this weekend, how much money did she make?

Sofia had 4.35 cups of brownie mix. While she was was pouring the mix, 0.2 of it spilled on the floor. How many cups of mix spilled?

Claire earns $6.30 per hour at her job at the candy store. On Saturday, she worked 8.5 hours. How much money did Claire earn on Saturday?

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Multiplying Decimals Student Answer Sheet

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Name: _________________________________________________ Date: ___________________________

Follow the directions on each task card and record your answers below.

Multiplying Decimals Answer Key

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0.3 x 0.5 = 0.15   0.8 x 0.4 = 0.32   0.5 x 0.9 = 0.45   0.4 x 0.7 = 0.28  

0.78   0.95   0.36   0.16  

4.06 pounds   $43.50   0.87 cups   $53.55  

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0.17 x 4 = 0.68   0.25 x 3 = 0.75   0.08 x 8 = 0.64   0.44 x 2 = 0.88  

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