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Practice decimal place value skills in this 5th grade math mystery picture. Common Core 5.NBT.3. Fun, self-checking color-by-code activity.
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Decimal Place Value – 5th Grade Math Mystery Picture

Students practice decimal place value in this engaging math mystery picture activity.

  • Read and write decimals in word form
  • Convert between standard and expanded form
  • Represent decimals by place value

Includes 4 options: quick print one-pager, no-prep worksheet, task cards, and google forms
Aligned to: CCSS 5.NBT.3 | FL BEST 5.NSO.1.3 | TEKS 5.2A

Grade Level: 5th Grade
Math Skills: Decimals & Place Value, Reading & Writing Numbers
Resource Type: Digital Resources, No-Prep Worksheets
Resource Series: Mystery Pictures

The hidden mystery picture reveals a person lifting weights.

How the digital version works:

  • If the answer is correct, parts of the mystery picture are automatically colored.

  • If the answer is incorrect, students are prompted to try again before moving on.

  • Students can submit the form more than once, so be sure to ask them to only complete it once.

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