Decimal Multiplication - Placing the Decimal Point

This math resource is designed for pupils to practice placing the decimal point when multiplying two decimal numbers and is good preparation for the work of “Multiplying Decimals with the Standard Algorithm.”

You will have 5 levels of Worksheets for pupils to practice whatever method you have taught them with the questions set out horizontally AND vertically.

In the first 4 sets of worksheets, the questions are presented in such a way that pupils can see the progression from the multiplier being a whole number, then 10ths, then 100ths. The idea behind this is that at the same time learning the method for placing the decimal point they get the opportunity to see any patterns that might emerge in the numbers produced.

For example
Set 1 - Multiplicand - Units
5 x 3
5 x 0.3
5 x 0.03

Set 2 - Multiplicand - Tens
20 x 6
20 x 0.6
20 x 0.06

Set 3 - Multiplicand - Tenths
0.7 x 9
0.7 x 0.9
0.7 x 0.09

Set 4 - Multiplicand - Hundredths
0.07 x 6
0.07 x 0.6
0.07 x 0.06

Set 5 is more of a challenge.
Questions are laid out in a random order, so for example one question may be:
0.7 x 0.05
7 x 0.5
0.005 x 5

How many worksheets are in each set ?
(almost) Unlimited. At the click of a button all numbers are randomised, so you can create as many different worksheets as you need for classwork, homework, revision, preparing for assessment, fillers etc and the numbers will change every time.

Answers are automatically generated every time a worksheet is created.

Note: These resources work with the official Adobe Acrobat Reader on Windows or Mac computers.