Help your students master multiplying decimals with this engaging PowerPoint lesson aligned to 5.NBT.7. This 30+ slide resource breaks down decimal multiplication step-by-step, making it easy for students to understand both the why and the how.

Students will explore:

• Visual models for multiplying decimals (grids, shading, and area models)
  
• Decimal × whole number and decimal × decimal problems
  
• Guided practice identifying multiplication equations from models
  
• Step-by-step process for moving from models to the standard algorithm
  
• Opportunities for independent practice with real examples
  

This resource is perfect for whole-class instruction, guided math groups, or remediation. Motion and animations are included to reveal steps gradually — be sure to preview before presenting so you know what action will take place on each slide.

By the end of this lesson, your students will be able to:

• Use area models and grids to represent decimal multiplication
  
• Recognize patterns that connect models to the algorithm
  
• Confidently multiply decimals using the standard algorithm
  

What’s Included:

• 30+ interactive slides
  
• Step-by-step modeling with visuals
  
• Guided and independent practice problems
  
• Aligned to 5th Grade Common Core Standard 5.NBT.7