Many Ways to Show a Decimal
Est. Class Sessions: 1–2
In Part 1, the class describes parts of a group of ten students using decimals as they play Kid Decimals. In Part 2, students represent decimal fractions using fraction circle pieces and connect the decimals to common fractions. In Part 3, students represent decimal fractions in five different ways using decimals, common fractions, words, drawings, and number lines.
Content in this Lesson
- Representing decimals using fraction circle pieces, number lines, and drawings [E5].
- Representing parts of collections of discrete objects with decimals [E7].
- Using words and numbers to read and write decimals to the tenths [E6].
- Making connections among representations of decimals including symbols, words, area models, base-ten pieces, and number lines [E7].
- Comparing and ordering decimals to the tenths using models [E8].
Materials for Students
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Student Books |
Student Guide |
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Teacher Resources |
Teacher Guide - digital |
Supplies for Students
fraction circle pieces: red, pink, green, purple
Materials for the Teacher
Display of Kid Decimals Chart Master (Teacher Guide) optional
Display of Show That Decimal Fraction Master (Teacher Guide)
Unit 10 Assessment Record
Display set of fraction circle pieces
Materials Preparation
Prepare Display Chart. Prepare the Kid Decimals Chart Master for display or draw a table on chart paper. Use the headings shown in Figure 1. Leave the rows blank. The entry in the table in Figure 1 is an example of a possible entry from a class discussion that takes place in Part 1 of the lesson.
Assessment in this Lesson
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Showing Decimals |
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