Decimal Point Shift Worksheet — printable template
Built around the unit "moving the decimal point changes the size of a number": 3.25 × 100 = 325, 32.5 ÷ 1000 = 0.0325. Switch to the reverse form (____ × 100 = 325, the underscore is as long as the answer) or to plain wording ("3.25 → 2 places right"). Every value is produced with integer arithmetic, so nothing like 0.1 × 3 = 0.30000000000000004 can appear.
Typical uses
- First lessons on shifting the decimal point
- Mental practice with ×/÷ 10, 100, 1000
- Working backwards to the missing number
- Timed drills and reworking mistakes
How to use
- 1Pick the template
Open the generator — this template is preselected
- 2Adjust settings
Set page size, margins and the template's own options
- 3Live preview
The preview refreshes instantly so you can confirm the layout
- 4Print or download
Print directly, or export PDF / PNG / SVG
Sizes and settings
| Paper | Letter (216×279) |
|---|---|
| Pages | 1 page(s) with the default Letter settings |
| 年级预设 | Grade 4 |
| Problem type | Find the answer |
| Powers of ten | × / ÷ 10 / × / ÷ 100 / × / ÷ 1000 |
| Digits before the point | 2 |
| Decimal places in the starting number | 1 decimal place |
| Problems per row | 3 |
| Row spacing | 0mm |
| Problems per page | 24 |
| Show problem numbers | On |
| Writing baseline | On |
| Problem colour | #26313d |
| Baseline colour | #c8d2dc |
| Answers | No answers |
| Answer colour | #b7c0c9 |
| Header (name / time) | On |
| Show score field | On |
| Seed | 1 |
These are the defaults for this template — every one of them can be changed in the editor.
Which export format?
Best for printing. Page dimensions are locked in millimetres and stay sharp at any zoom
For documents and web sharing. High-resolution 300 DPI bitmap
Lossless vector, editable in Illustrator or Inkscape
Fastest when you need it now — set scaling to 100%
FAQ
What happens when there are not enough digits?
Zeros are added on the left when the point moves past the digits — 0.8 ÷ 100 = 0.008. Answers are never printed as ".008".
Why do ÷10000 problems sometimes not appear?
The answer's decimal places equal the original places plus the shift, and anything beyond 4 places makes an unreadably long problem, so it is skipped. Lower the decimal-places setting to reach ÷10000.
Why are the printed dimensions wrong?
If your print dialogue has "Fit to page" enabled or scaling below 100%, the whole grid is scaled down. Set scaling to 100% / "Actual size", and tick the calibration ruler in the generator, then measure the 5 cm mark with a ruler. PDF dimensions are locked in the file, so they are the safest option.
Should I choose PDF, PNG or SVG?
Use PDF for printing and millimetre accuracy, PNG for documents and web sharing, and SVG for vector editing. Templates with Chinese tracing characters are exported as high-resolution raster PDFs so the glyphs stay intact; for vector-quality tracing, use "Print → Save as PDF".
Can I change the page size, colours and line weight?
Yes. The common settings cover page size (A4 / A5 / B5 / 16K / Letter / custom), orientation, margins, binding margin, background colour, page numbers, watermark and logo. Decimal Point Shift Worksheet also has its own options in the "Template settings" panel.
Does anything I type or upload get sent to a server?
No. Generation, preview and export all happen inside your browser. Nothing is uploaded and no account is needed.
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