Lesson Plan

Decimal Expansions of Fractions, Part 1

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Is it possible to add infinitely long decimals? As pupils complete the examples in the ninth lesson of this 25-part series, they determine that adding these decimals cannot be done without error. Their task is then to determine the size of error based on place value.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Use the exit ticket problems as board work for a quick understanding check at the end of the lesson
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires a strong understanding of place value represented by powers of 10
  • Learners should be able to use a calculator to keep up with the pace of the lesson
Pros
  • Scaffolding suggestions allow for differentiation throughout the lesson
  • Includes worked-out solutions and explanations for each example and practice problem
Cons
  • None
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