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Comparing Decimals Teacher Resources
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Create your own fraction kits by folding and labeling paper using fraction vocabulary. Learners then work in groups to use these in comparing and sequencing both whole numbers and fractions. They also create unit cubes and develop an understanding that one unit cube is equivalent to a fractional amount.
Voila! Young mathematicians become magicians as they turn fractions into decimals and decimals into fractions. They reference examples before completing 37 transformations on their own. The first 16 are fractions with a denominator of 10, and scholars write the equivalent decimal for each. The next 16 are decimals to the tenths place to be converted to fractions. There are five analysis questions to further solidify these concepts (i.e. "Which two of the fractions above are the same as 0.4?").
In this decimal place value chart worksheet, students work independently to fill in the blanks on the chart so that the numbers equal out correctly and the missing words are stated correctly.
Constructing decimals correctly is a crucial concept for elementary students to grasp. Here, have the young mathematicians in your class explore standard and expanded form while comparing decimal values. This unit is taught while examining Olympic events.
These fractions need to be converted to decimals, but no calculator is needed. Scholars examine two examples which explain the process briefly before completing 16 fractions with denominators of either 10 or 100. For the next section they convert more complex fractions using long division, again with an example as guidance. Connect this concept tangibly using money: What is one-quarter of a dollar? Learners will quickly begin using these familiar concepts to help them grasp these more complicated ideas.
In this math worksheet, students complete 11 problems where they use comparison symbols with decimal numbers. They order decimal numbers from least to greatest. Examples are provided in this well-designed worksheet.
For this comparing worksheet, students choose the correct comparing symbol to compare numbers with decimals. Students complete 10 problems.
In this comparisons instructional activity, students compare numbers with decimals by inserting the comparing symbols. Students complete 10 problems.
Explore rational numbers with the young mathematicians in your class. They will investigate decimals, fractions, and percents before ordering and comparing rational numbers. This multi-day unit includes differentiation activities and most of the resources you'll need are provided.
Fifth graders order decimals from least to greatest and greatest to least. In this decimal order lesson, 5th graders complete an online review of comparing 2 digit numbers. Students then complete a decimal order card game in groups. Students then complete a craft activity for decimal ordering.