standard_description: Explain patterns in the number of zeros of the product when multiplying a number by powers of 10, and explain patterns in the placement of the decimal point when a decimal is multiplied or divided by a power of 10. Use whole-number exponents to denote powers of 10.
problem_activity: Stage 4: Decimals
Required Preparation
Materials to Gather
Number cards 0–10
Materials to Copy
Blackline Masters
Greatest of Them All Stage 4 Recording Sheet

Narrative
Students make decimal numbers less than 1.
Variation:
Students can write digits in the ones and tens place, as well.


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