Multiply and Divide by Powers of 10 Worksheets for 5th Grade

What your child practices

Multiply and Divide by Powers of 10 is a key 5th grade math skill (Grade 5 in Canada), and these 50 worksheets add up to 900 questions of practice. In grades 3 to 5, math moves from counting to reasoning, so confidence with Multiply and Divide by Powers of 10 pays off later in multistep problems, measurement and early algebra. Each of the 50 versions of Multiply and Divide by Powers of 10 has new questions, so your child can repeat the skill without memorizing answers. Each sheet supports Common Core 5.NBT.A.2, covering place value and using it to add, subtract, multiply and divide. In Canada it matches the BC curriculum for Grade 6. Each PDF includes its own answer key on page 2, ready for you or your child to check. Short on time? Start with the Multiply and Divide by Powers of 10 video lesson, then print a sheet while it is fresh.

Tips for parents

• Encourage your child to show their work. In grades 3 to 5 the method matters as much as the answer.
• Turn one problem into a real life question, using snacks, coins or toys around the house.
• Ask your child to explain one answer out loud. Talking through Multiply and Divide by Powers of 10 shows you where the thinking is solid.