Second graders choose estimation strategies in real-world problem situations and explain the choice. They work in groups of five using three different estimation methods to find out how many words are on a page of text.

Twelfth graders find the mean, median, and modes of stacks of Lego blocks, They search in newspapers for real life applications of them. They present oral reports on what they have learned.

Students complete a unit of lessons on basic roof framing. They discuss the various styles of roofs, identify the styles in the neighborhood, cut out rafters using circular saws, and assemble roof rafters.

In this unit students work in groups to find out about an endangered animal species. They design a zoo enclosure for the animal and build a scale model. Together the class constructs a zoo! In the process of planning and building the zoo...

Practice multiplying decimals in column form with this interactive chart. You can enter your own problems or let the site choose one for you.

How do you multiply decimals? Where does the decimal point go? Students work on answering these questions and developing an algorithm for multiplying decimals.

Students are assessed on decimal multiplication and division skills. Hints and solutions are provided in this self-checking quiz.

Multiplication with decimals is a life skill used when making purchases and measuring.

Find a quick, concise explanation of how to multiply and divide decimals. Several step by step examples are given and clearly explained.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Identify and apply the commutative and associative properties of multiplication in decimal operations using expressions

In this exercise, students practice multiplying decimals. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.

Assess progress in calculating with decimals.

Use Glencoe's randomly generated self-checking quiz to test your knowledge of multiplying decimals by whole numbers. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. Choose the correct answer for each problem. At the bottom of the page click the...

Use Glencoe's randomly generated self-checking quiz to test your knowledge of multiplying decimals. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. Choose the correct answer for each problem. At the bottom of the page click the "Check It"...

This resource contains several links that lead to discussions on several topics of decimals, including converting and comparing with fractions, rounding, estimating, and basic operations. Each page includes examples and some sample...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students will understand, identify, and apply the associative and commutative properties of multiplication. Students examine guided notes, review...

[Free Registration/Login Required] Extend multiplication to multiplying a decimal number by a whole. Multiplication by a whole is just a special case of multiplication of two decimal numbers. The key concept is the placement of the...

Estimating with multiplying decimals. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.

Multiply numbers with tenths and hundredths like 3.1x3.3 or 1.7x0.12 Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.

This site provides students practice with the concept of mental multiplication and division with decimals. Students can learn about the topic by completing an interactive tutorial. Students can then take a ten question timed test to...

The purpose of this task is to help students understand and explain why multiplying a decimal number by 10 shifts all the digits one place to the left. This understanding builds on work around place-value that students have done with...

This site provides students practice with the concept of decimal multiplication. Students can learn about the topic by completing an interactive tutorial. Students can then take a ten question timed test to practice the skill.

This site provides students practice with the concept of multiplying decimals . Students can learn about the topic by completing an interactive tutorial. Students can then take a ten question timed test to practice the skill.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Multiply decimals (up to hundredths place) by a power of 10. The focus of the Multiply Decimals by a Multiple of 10 Worksheet is the pattern in placement of the decimal digit in the product, when a...