Dividing by Negative Powers of Ten (D): 2-Digit Facts

Don't think negatively about exponents. Young mathematicians dissect a fictional conversation between pupils trying to evaluate an expression with a negative exponent. This allows them to understand the meaning of negative exponents.

In this powers of ten worksheet, students multiply single-digit numbers by multiples of negative powers of ten. This two-page worksheet contains approximately 50 problems, with answers.

Investigate negative exponents of-ten. Pupils use the pattern of increasing powers of 10 to determine negative powers of 10. The scholars write the powers in expanded and product forms and make the connection to exponents using a...

For this negative powers of ten worksheet, youngsters multiply one-digit numbers by powers of ten ranging from 1 to .0001. This two-page worksheet contains approximately 50 problems, with answers.

In this powers of ten worksheet, students multiply single-digit numbers by negative powers of ten. This two-page worksheet contains approximately 50 problems, with answers.

In this negative powers of ten worksheet, learners multiply one-digit whole numbers by decimal numbers ranging from 1 to .0001. This two-page worksheet contains approximately 50 problems, with answers.

In this powers of ten worksheet, students multiply two-digit whole numbers times decimal numbers ranging from 1 to .0001. This two-page worksheet contains approximately 50 problems. A separate answer sheet is provided.

What happens if the exponent is negative? The resource takes a look at a problem two different ways, with one resulting in a negative exponent. The approach provides an explanation of how to evaluate negative exponents. 

"Demystifying" an often mysterious problem, Sal demonstrates some tricks for considering exponents intuitively, rather than working them out each time. He first takes viewers through positive exponents and works up to negative exponents,...

How does multiplication help when dividing a number? Prepare your number crunchers to become fluent in dividing multi-digit numbers by relating base ten blocks to the standard algorithm with this video. Reinforce students’ understanding...