Comparing Decimal

 

Comparing Decimal:

Comparing Decimals in Real-Life

In today's lesson, our target is to learn how to compare decimals using place value charts and area models.

Symbols of the Day

Used when the first number has a larger value than the second number.

Used when the first number has a smaller value than the second number.

Used when the first number has the same value as the second number.

Place the digits in their corresponding place value.

Compare the digits from the largest place value.

If the digits are the same, move to the next place value to the right.

Draw a model for each decimal. Remember that 0.01 is 1 out of 100 parts and 1 is equivalent to 100 parts.

Compare the shaded regions of each model. The number with more shaded regions has a greater value.