Mathematics Fractions Procedural 9–10 yrs

Comparing Decimals

比较小数

Description

Compare two decimals to hundredths (or up to three decimal places) by reasoning about size using place-value understanding; record with >, =, <

Mastery Evidence
  • Compare 0.45 and 0.405 and explain which is greater
  • Order 3.142, 3.14, 3.2 from smallest to largest
  • Justify that 0.7 = 0.70 = 0.700 using place-value reasoning
Assessment Prompt

If your child compares 0.45 and 0.54, can they use place value to explain which is bigger — without reaching for a calculator?