What is a Decimal?


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In these lessons, we have videos, stories and songs to teach Grade 3 students about decimals.

What is a Decimal?
Decimal numbers are numbers that are written according to their place values. The decimal point is used to separate whole numbers from number values less than one.

Intro to decimals
Explain what decimals are. Reading and writing decimals. Tenths, Hundredths, Thousandths

The relationship of Fractions and Decimals: Tenths

The Decimal Song
We know decimal numbers represent fractional values in groups of ten.
Then we’ll make the knowledge grow.




Fractions and Decimals
This song shows how to convert fractions to decimals, how to convert decimals to fractions and how to convert decimals to percent.

Line ‘em up (decimal song)
This video shows the importance of lining up the decimals before adding or subtracting! This fun song was made to remind students of all ages to “Line ‘em Up”!

Check out our most popular games!

Fraction Concoction Game:
Master fractions in the lab: mix, add, and subtract beakers to create the perfect concoction!

Fraction Concoction Game

Fact Family Game:
Complete fact families and master the link between addition & subtraction and multiplication & division.

Fact Family Game

Number Bond Garden:
Clear the board by matching number pairs that sum to ten in this garden-themed mental math puzzle.

Number Bond Garden

Online Addition Subtraction Game:
Practice your addition and subtraction skills to help the penguin find its mummy.

Online Addition Subtraction Game

Penguin Solitaire
Penguin Solitaire is a fun game that aims to move all cards to the foundations to build four full sequences. There are two versions here: Penguin (Tuxedo) and Penguin (Original).

Penguin Solitaire



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