Learners count by tenths, hundredths, or tens in a task that uses decimal place value strategies. The young mathematicians then use <, >, or = to make correct comparisons between expanded decimal notations.

Concepts

place value, tenths, hundredths, tens, comparing decimals, decimal place value

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Align the fill-in-the-blank questions with the count by... directions so pupils have a clear understanding of what to count by
• Have pupils guess the pattern without providing them the directions before filling in the blanks
• Review the <, >, and = symbols prior to handing out

Classroom Considerations

• Assumes pupils have background knowledge in decimal place value

Pros

• Helps learners become more familiar with working in decimal notations
• Provides a teacher version of the sheet that explains the purpose of the task

Cons

• None

Common Core

4.NF.C.7