Compare Decimals (Grade 4)
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Videos, examples, solutions, and lessons to help Grade 4 students learn to compare two decimals to hundredths by reasoning about their size. Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two decimals refer to the same whole. Record the results of comparisons with the symbols >, =, or <, and justify the conclusions, e.g., by using a visual model.
Common Core: 4.NF.7
How to compare decimals using comparison symbols and how to identify decimals using a visual.
Comparing and Ordering Decimals
In this lesson you will learn how to compare decimals by using the money model and base-10 blocks. Comparing and ordering decimals
Step 1: Stack the numbers on top of each other lining up the decimals. Add a 0 if needed.
Step 2: Compare starting from the left
Step 3: Order the decimals according to the question. Comparing and arranging decimals using place values
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Lesson Plans and Worksheets for Grade 4
Lesson Plans and Worksheets for all Grades
More Lessons for Grade 4
Common Core For Grade 4
Videos, examples, solutions, and lessons to help Grade 4 students learn to compare two decimals to hundredths by reasoning about their size. Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two decimals refer to the same whole. Record the results of comparisons with the symbols >, =, or <, and justify the conclusions, e.g., by using a visual model.
Common Core: 4.NF.7
Suggested Learning Targets
- I can justify the comparison of two decimals by reasoning about their size and using a model.
- I can compare decimals to the hundredths place.
How to compare decimals using comparison symbols and how to identify decimals using a visual.
In this lesson you will learn how to compare decimals by using the money model and base-10 blocks. Comparing and ordering decimals
Step 1: Stack the numbers on top of each other lining up the decimals. Add a 0 if needed.
Step 2: Compare starting from the left
Step 3: Order the decimals according to the question. Comparing and arranging decimals using place values
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You can use the free Mathway calculator and problem solver below to practice Algebra or other math topics. Try the given examples, or type in your own problem and check your answer with the step-by-step explanations.
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