Our More on Decimals unit shows students how to estimate decimal products and quotients. Students will learn how to multiply decimals by whole numbers and by decimals. They will learn to divide decimals by whole numbers and by decimals. Other topics include rounding decimal quotients, and solving word problems. You may use the free demo lesson on this page in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.

Lesson	Access	Description
Estimating Products		Students are shown how to estimate decimal products using various strategies. Available on CD-ROM or by download.
Multiplying Decimals and Whole Numbers		Students are shown how to multiply decimals by whole numbers. Also examined are overestimates, underestimates, and estimation to determine if an answer is reasonable.
Multiplying Decimals		Step-by-step examples for multiplying decimals are presented. A structured approach that includes estimating the product, multiplying, and then comparing the product with the estimate is emphasized. Available on CD-ROM or by download.
Estimating Quotients		Students are shown how to estimate decimal quotients using compatible numbers. Available on CD-ROM or by download.
Dividing Decimals by Whole Numbers		Step-by-step examples for dividing decimals by whole numbers are presented. A structured approach that includes estimating the quotient, dividing, and then comparing the quotient with the estimate is emphasized. Available on CD-ROM or by download.
Rounding Quotients		Students will learn how to divide decimals by whole numbers, and then round the quotient to a designated place. Available on CD-ROM or by download.
Dividing Decimals by Decimals		Step-by-step examples for dividing decimals are presented. Students learn to convert the divisor to a whole number by multiplying both the divisor and the dividend by the same power of ten. Available on CD-ROM or by download.
Solving More Word Problems		Students are shown how to solve decimal word problems using the concepts learned in this unit. Available on CD-ROM or by download.
Practice Exercises		To complete 10 additional exercises as practice. To assess students' understanding of all concepts learned so far. Available on CD-ROM or by download.
Challenge Exercises		To solve 10 additional problems that challenge students' understanding of all topics covered in this unit. To hone students' problem-solving skills. Available on CD-ROM or by download.
Solutions		To review complete solutions to all exercises presented in this unit. Includes the problem, step-by-step solutions, final answer for each exercise. Available on CD-ROM or by download.

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