Multiply Decimals to Tenths by a Whole Number Area Model
by Think in Numbers © 2026
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Price: $3.1 USD
Subjects: math,mathElementary,operationsAndAlgebraicThinking,multiplicationAndDivision,baseTen,decimals
Grades: 5,6
Description
With these 32 boom cards, students will practice multiplying decimals to tenths by whole numbers using the area model method. This scaffolded resource supports conceptual understanding of decimal multiplication, place value, and visual models. This deck includes two clear levels of difficulty to support differentiation: students begin with 1 digit whole numbers × decimals to tenths (e.g. 1.3) and progress to 2 digit whole numbers × decimals to tenths (e.g. 24.3). The first card is an example slide that models multiplying decimals using area models, giving students a clear strategy to follow. Students will interact with a variety of question types, including drag and drop activities, pre-labelled area models, and unlabelled area models. The color-coded area models help students visualize how decimals are decomposed and multiplied, making this an ideal resource for both practice and intervention. Deck features: ** Example slide to model the area model method ** Scaffolded questions to build understanding of place value and multiplication ** 2 Levels of difficulty for differentiation. ** Different question formats for engagement and understanding ** Color coded models to support visual learners Aligned to CCSS 5.NBT.B.7
Acknowledgements
Sarah Pecorino Illustrations Kaitlynn Albani