Comparing Decimals

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Objective

I can use place value to compare decimals and explain my reasoning.

Part 1 of 3

Warm-up video

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

4 questions

1

Compare the decimals 0.45 and 0.54. Which is greater and why?

2

Explain how you would compare the decimals 0.8 and 0.79. What steps would you take to determine which is larger?

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Compare the decimals 0.75 and 0.750. Which is greater, and explain your reasoning using place value. Compare the decimals 0.42 and 0.420. Which is greater, and explain your reasoning using place value.

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