Understanding Place Value
I can explain the value of each digit in a decimal.
- Worksheet 18 problems. Models and Computation.
- Worksheet 28 problems. Find, Fix, and Work Backward.
- Worksheet 38 problems. Apply, Compare, and Design.
Grade 5 Decimal Place Value Worksheets
Read, write, compare, and round decimals through thousandths. Explain how a digit's value changes when it moves one place. The collection also includes whole-number structure and powers of ten; use the individual skill titles to choose the practice the student needs.
Choose a skill to practice
6 skills with 18 worksheet PDFs
Clear filtersPatterns with Powers of Ten
I can use powers of ten to explain number patterns.
- Worksheet 18 problems. Models and Computation.
- Worksheet 28 problems. Find, Fix, and Work Backward.
- Worksheet 38 problems. Apply, Compare, and Design.
Reading and Writing Decimals to Thousandths
I can read and write decimals to thousandths.
- Worksheet 18 problems. Models and Computation.
- Worksheet 28 problems. Find, Fix, and Work Backward.
- Worksheet 38 problems. Apply, Compare, and Design.
Comparing and Ordering Decimals
I can compare and order decimals and explain my reasoning.
- Worksheet 18 problems. Models and Computation.
- Worksheet 28 problems. Find, Fix, and Work Backward.
- Worksheet 38 problems. Apply, Compare, and Design.
Rounding Decimals
I can round decimals to the requested place.
- Worksheet 18 problems. Models and Computation.
- Worksheet 28 problems. Find, Fix, and Work Backward.
- Worksheet 38 problems. Apply, Compare, and Design.
Prime and Composite Numbers
I can decide whether a number is prime or composite.
- Worksheet 18 problems. Models and Computation.
- Worksheet 28 problems. Find, Fix, and Work Backward.
- Worksheet 38 problems. Apply, Compare, and Design.
Make one worksheet a useful practice session
Ask the student to estimate, solve, and explain a check. Use the worked solutions after an independent attempt, then choose a different worksheet to apply the same skill in another way.
Read each worksheet description before choosing a task. Worksheet numbers are not difficulty ratings. Use a different form to apply the skill in a new way, not just to repeat the same questions.
Explore Grade 5 lessons or find a short topic quiz. Grade-level sequences vary; select the skills that match the student's current work.
Which PDF pages should I print?
Print page 1 for students. Page 2 contains worked solutions. Page 3 has optional book recommendations and is not needed for the activity.
When should students use the answer key?
Try the questions independently first. Then compare the steps, explain a correction, and check the result with a model or another method.
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