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Convert Any Fraction to a Decimal Instructional VideoConvert Any Fraction to a Decimal Instructional Video
Publisher
Math Antics
Resource Details
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Grade
3rd - 6th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
6:43
Audiences
For Teacher Use
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Duration
10 mins
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Technology
Video
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Year
2012
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Instructional Video

Convert Any Fraction to a Decimal

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

Find another way to write a fraction. Using long division, the video shows how to convert a fraction into a decimal. Learners use their knowledge of fractions to then set up the division problem. 

9 Views 4 Downloads
CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

converting fractions, converting fractions to decimals, fractions, division, long division

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Review how to divide numbers using long division, including a decimal and not a remainder

Classroom Considerations

  • The class should understand that a fraction is a division problem
  • Expects students how to write a number using a decimal
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Contains a review at the end
  • Uses graphics and colors to highlight steps in the division process

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.7.2 7.NS.A.2.d MP6

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