Place Decimal on a Number Line StudyJam

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

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.

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.

CR Resource Type

Interactive/Game

Resource Provider

http://studyjams.scholastic.com/

License Type

Custom

Accessibility

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