MA19.4.19

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

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.

Vocabulary

Visual model
Compare
Reasoning
Tenths
Hundredths
Decimal point
Place value

Aligned Learning Resources

Decimals in Expanded Form

Compare Money Amounts StudyJam

Place Decimal on a Number Line StudyJam

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