Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Place Decimal on a Number Line StudyJam

Subject Area

Mathematics

Grade(s)

4

Overview

In this interactive activity, students will be led through steps to place decimals on a number line in order to compare their magnitudes. There are teaching activities as well as practice activities available. A handout that reviews the steps taught during the activity can be printed. After utilizing this resource, the students can complete the short quiz to assess their understanding.

    Mathematics (2019) Grade(s): 4

    MA19.4.19

    Use visual models and reasoning to compare two decimals to hundredths (referring to the same whole), recording comparisons using symbols >, =, or <, and justifying the conclusions.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:MA19.4.19

    Vocabulary

    • Visual model
    • Compare
    • Reasoning
    • Tenths
    • Hundredths
    • Decimal point
    • Place value

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • a variety of strategies for comparing whole numbers and can record comparisons using symbols , or =.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • Use visual models and reasoning to compare two decimals to hundredths.
    • Record comparisons of two decimals to hundredths using symbols , or =, and justify the conclusion.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • Comparison of decimals are valid only when they refer to the same whole.
    • Two decimals are equivalent if they represent the same area or name the same point on a number line.
    Link to Resource

    CR Resource Type

    Interactive/Game

    Resource Provider

    http://studyjams.scholastic.com/
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    Accessibility

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    License Type

    Custom
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