If you are changing meters to centimeters, what direction do you move the decimal point?

to the right. think about it. there's 100 centimeters in a meter so you would want to move the decimal place in a way that increases the value you have.

ex: 5.76 meters. move to the right twice = 576 centimeters

i get you, what you should do is think of the positive things that would come out of it. it will make yours parents proud and raise your grade. you should always try and if you can't focus tell the teacher.