Mathematics · Grades 5
Power-of-Ten Elevator
Use whole-number exponents for powers of ten and explain how multiplying or dividing by them shifts every digit.
Start Power-of-Ten ElevatorWhat children practice
- Power-of-Ten Elevator: Use whole-number exponents for powers of ten and explain how multiplying or dividing by them shifts every digit.
How to use this activity
Invite your child to try the challenge independently first. Encourage them to explain their thinking, use the immediate feedback, and try again when an answer does not work. Short, repeated practice helps build confidence.
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