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Power of 10 Exponents

Barbara White

Created by Barbara White

20 questions

5th - 8th Grade

Math

Power of 10 Exponents is a free printable mathematics worksheet for students in Grades 5–8. It contains 20 multiple-choice questions that build fluency with writing powers of 10 in exponential and standard form, evaluating expressions such as 10² and 10³, identifying the exponent from the number of zeros, and recognizing that 10⁰ equals 1. Students also apply these relationships in brief real-world problems involving money and quantities, including converting powers of 10 before comparing or subtracting values. The varied questions help learners connect repeated multiplication, exponential notation, place value, and expanded numerical representations. The worksheet includes a complete answer key, making it useful for guided practice, independent review, homework, or a quick formative check.

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Power of 10 Exponents

Total questions: 20

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the exponential form for 10 x 10 x 10?
a)
100
b)
10 ²
c)
10³
d)
One-Thousand
2.
What is 10³ ?
a)
10
b)
100
c)
1,000
d)
10,000
3.
What is 10² ?
a)
1
b)
10
c)
100
d)
1,000
4.
How many zeros should be in the number represented by 10 to the 4th power? (104)?
a)
4
b)
3
c)
2
d)
14
5.
10,000 is 10 to the power of  ____.
a)
4
b)
6
c)
3
d)
2
6.
What is 1,000 written in exponential form?
a)
103
b)
102
c)
104
d)
1,000 is already in exponential form
7.
Which is NOT another way to write 100,000?
a)
1 x 105
b)
10 x 10 x 10 x 10 x 10
c)
105
d)
10 + 10 + 10 +10 + 10
8.
103 =
a)
1,000,000
b)
1,000
c)
10
d)
300
9.
The exponent is equal to the ____________ in the product.
a)
Number of numbers
b)
The answer
c)
Number of zeros
d)
Number of letters
10.
Ms. Wheeler owes Aja'h $1,000. What should this number look like in exponent form? 
a)
101
b)
1018
c)
103
d)
106
11.
1,000,000,000,000,000,000 =
a)
1019
b)
1012
c)
1018
d)
101
12.
If we raise 107 dollars, how much money did we raise as a class?
a)
$10,000,000
b)
$100,000,000
c)
$17,000
d)
$70
13.
Rikkie has 103 rings. If Rikkie gives 102 rings away to Ms. Frizzelle, how many rings does Rikkie have left?
a)
$1900
b)
$920
c)
$900
d)
$10
14.
100 =
a)
0
b)
1
c)
10
d)
-1
15.
105 =
a)
100,000
b)
1,000
c)
1,000,000
d)
50
16.
When you multiply a number by a power of 10, you move the decimal to the _________ and get a _____________ number. (EX:  97 x 102 = ?)
a)
RIGHT ............ SMALLER
b)
RIGHT ............ LARGER
c)
LEFT ............ SMALLER
d)
LEFT ............ LARGER
17.
When you divide a number by a power of 10, you move the decimal to the _________ and get a _____________ number. (EX:  97 ÷ 102 = ?)
a)
RIGHT ............ SMALLER
b)
RIGHT ............ LARGER
c)
LEFT ............ SMALLER
d)
LEFT ............ LARGER
18.
104 X 7 = 
a)
280
b)
70,000
c)
700
d)
40,000
19.
6,452 ÷ 102 =
a)
645,200
b)
64.52
c)
3,226
d)
6,452.2
20.
9.738 ÷ 101 =
a)
0.9738
b)
9.738
c)
0.09738
d)
this problem is impossible
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Power of 10 Exponents

Total questions: 20

1.
c) 10³
2.
c) 1,000
3.
c) 100
4.
a) 4
5.
a) 4
6.
a) 103
7.
d) 10 + 10 + 10 +10 + 10
8.
b) 1,000
9.
c) Number of zeros
10.
c) 103
11.
c) 1018
12.
a) $10,000,000
13.
c) $900
14.
b) 1
15.
a) 100,000
16.
b) RIGHT ............ LARGER
17.
c) LEFT ............ SMALLER
18.
b) 70,000
19.
b) 64.52
20.
a) 0.9738

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What does the Power of 10 Exponents worksheet cover?

This Grade 5–8 mathematics worksheet uses 20 multiple-choice questions to practise converting between powers of 10 and standard numbers, evaluating expressions such as 10², 10³, and 10⁵, and identifying how the exponent relates to the number of zeros. Students also apply the skill in short money and quantity problems, including subtracting values written as powers of 10.

How can I use this worksheet to teach powers of 10?

Begin by modeling 10 × 10 × 10 as 10³ and connect the exponent to the number of zeros in 1,000. Then work through a few conversion items and discuss why 10⁰ equals 1 before students complete the multiple-choice questions independently. Use the money and rings scenarios to have students convert the powers to standard form before calculating.

What mistakes should I watch for when students complete this powers of 10 worksheet?

Students may confuse the exponent with the value of the power, such as choosing 10 instead of 1,000 for 10³, or count the exponent itself rather than the zeros in the standard number. Watch for errors when converting 1,000 or 100,000 into exponential form, treating repeated addition as an equivalent representation of a power, and overlooking that 10⁰ equals 1. In the subtraction scenario, students may subtract exponents instead of first evaluating the quantities.

How do I assign and grade the Power of 10 Exponents worksheet?

The worksheet is available as a printable PDF and as a digital quiz on Wayground, and it includes a complete answer key for the 20 multiple-choice questions. Printable submissions can be graded by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app, while the digital version can be assigned for online completion and grading.

How can I differentiate this powers of 10 worksheet for my students?

In the worksheet’s Advanced Settings, adjust font spacing or choose a larger font size to make the exponent notation and multiple-choice options easier to read. You can also apply a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language while keeping the powers-of-10 questions and answer choices intact.

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