5th grade place value and powers of ten

Grades 3–5 (ages 8–11) · 21 videos · Checked and refreshed daily

Quick answer

In 5th grade (ages 10–11), children learn that each place is ten times the place to its right, write powers of ten with exponents, and multiply and divide by 10, 100 and 1,000. Start with Math Antics "Place Value", then Math with Mr. J and Khan Academy lessons. Play all on repeat, or loop one example.

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Videos in this playlist

  1. 1Math Antics - Place ValueMath Antics - Place ValuemathanticsPlay from here Loop
  2. 2Math Antics - Decimal Place ValueMath Antics - Decimal Place ValuemathanticsPlay from here Loop
  3. 3Place Value Vocab | 5th Grade MathPlace Value Vocab | 5th Grade MathMath with Mr. JPlay from here Loop
  4. 45.NBT.1 Understanding the Place Value System (Part 2) | 5th Grade Math5.NBT.1 Understanding the Place Value System (Part 2) | 5th Grade MathMath with Mr. JPlay from here Loop
  5. 5Place value with decimalsPlace value with decimalsKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  6. 6Powers of 10: patterns | Place value and decimals | 5th grade | Khan AcademyPowers of 10: patterns | Place value and decimals | 5th grade | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  7. 7Math Antics - Intro To Exponents (aka Indices)Math Antics - Intro To Exponents (aka Indices)mathanticsPlay from here Loop
  8. 8What is an Exponent? | An Intro to Exponents | Math with Mr. JWhat is an Exponent? | An Intro to Exponents | Math with Mr. JMath with Mr. JPlay from here Loop
  9. 9WHAT IS AN EXPONENT IN MATH?WHAT IS AN EXPONENT IN MATH?Mashup MathPlay from here Loop
  10. 10Multiplying Whole Numbers by Powers of Ten | 5th Grade MathMultiplying Whole Numbers by Powers of Ten | 5th Grade MathMath with Mr. JPlay from here Loop
  11. 11Multiplying Decimals by Powers of Ten | 5th Grade MathMultiplying Decimals by Powers of Ten | 5th Grade MathMath with Mr. JPlay from here Loop
  12. 12Dividing by Powers of Ten | 5th Grade MathDividing by Powers of Ten | 5th Grade MathMath with Mr. JPlay from here Loop
  13. 13Multiply and Divide by Powers of 10 - Math Antics ExtrasMultiply and Divide by Powers of 10 - Math Antics ExtrasmathanticsPlay from here Loop
  14. 14Multiplication Trick: Multiples of 10 and Place Value Patterns!Multiplication Trick: Multiples of 10 and Place Value Patterns!Mashup MathPlay from here Loop
  15. 15Multiplying Whole Numbers by Powers of Ten (Mastery Check) | 5th Grade MathMultiplying Whole Numbers by Powers of Ten (Mastery Check) | 5th Grade MathMath with Mr. JPlay from here Loop
  16. 16Multiplying Decimals by Powers of Ten (Mastery Check) | 5th Grade MathMultiplying Decimals by Powers of Ten (Mastery Check) | 5th Grade MathMath with Mr. JPlay from here Loop
  17. 17Dividing by Powers of Ten (Mastery Check) | 5th Grade MathDividing by Powers of Ten (Mastery Check) | 5th Grade MathMath with Mr. JPlay from here Loop
  18. 18Powers of Ten 5.NBT.2 (Mastery Check) | 5th Grade MathPowers of Ten 5.NBT.2 (Mastery Check) | 5th Grade MathMath with Mr. JPlay from here Loop
  19. 195.NBT.1 Understanding the Place Value System (Mastery Check) | 5th Grade Math5.NBT.1 Understanding the Place Value System (Mastery Check) | 5th Grade MathMath with Mr. JPlay from here Loop
  20. 20Powers of 10 and Exponents Song | a 5th Grade Math VideoPowers of 10 and Exponents Song | a 5th Grade Math VideoNumberockPlay from here Loop
  21. 21Decimal Place Value Song | Tenths and Hundredths | 5th GradeDecimal Place Value Song | Tenths and Hundredths | 5th GradeNumberockPlay from here Loop

What does this place value and powers of ten unit cover?

It covers the place value system from millions to thousandths, how each place is ten times the next, exponents such as 10³, and the pattern of zeros and decimal point moves when multiplying or dividing by powers of ten. By the end a child should solve 4.5 × 100 and 36 ÷ 10².

How does RepeatWatch help with powers of ten?

Loop the section where the digits shift left or right so a child can watch the pattern several times. Use 0.75× for the decimal examples, save the exponent and dividing parts on keys 1–9, and put the Numberock powers of 10 song on Repeat one.

Frequently asked questions

What grade learns powers of ten?

In the US, exponents of ten and multiplying and dividing by powers of ten are usually taught at the start of 5th grade (ages 10–11). General exponents come in 6th grade. Grade levels vary by country and school.

Does the decimal point move or do the digits move?

Both ways of saying it give the same answer. Many teachers say the digits shift one place for each power of ten while the decimal point stays put, which matches place value. Math Antics "Multiply and Divide by Powers of 10" shows the shortcut.