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Mental Math to Divide by Whole Number Powers of Ten: Bouncing Decimal Point InteractiveMental Math to Divide by Whole Number Powers of Ten: Bouncing Decimal Point Interactive
Publisher
CK-12 Foundation
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Grade
6th - 8th
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Math
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Duration
15 mins
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2016
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Mental Math to Divide by Whole Number Powers of Ten: Bouncing Decimal Point

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Five questions challenge mathematicians to divide whole numbers by powers of 10. A tool highlights how a bouncing decimal moves through the divisor. Question types include multiple choice and fill in the blank. A discussion question concludes the practice. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

mental math, division, whole numbers, decimals, powers of 10, divisors, dividends, quotients, factors, decimal points, decimal word problems

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Have the link bookmarked or open on a classroom device, direct pupils to practice when they finish other tasks early 
  • Assign the link for homework, review problems and discuss question five as a class when learners return the next day
  • Give scholars the opportunity to work independently or with a partner

Classroom Considerations

  • A free Ck-12 account is required to access the interactive 
  • Participants should have knowledge of division, decimals, and powers of 10

Pros

  • Problems are easy to read
  • Example equations are color-coded 
  • Feedback is instant 

Cons

  • None

Common Core

5.NBT.B.7 6.NS.B.3

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