Shortcuts when Comparing Decimals (To Thousandths)

Shortcuts when Comparing Decimals (To Thousandths)

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Interactive Video

Mathematics

4th - 6th Grade

Hard

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The video tutorial explains how to compare decimal numbers using place value charts and direct comparison. It provides examples of comparing decimals with different numbers of decimal places and demonstrates how to verify comparisons using place value charts. The lesson concludes with a summary of the methods taught.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can you determine which of the two numbers, 'one and 99 hundredths' and '99 hundredths', is greater?

By using a calculator

By checking the number of digits

By comparing the decimal parts only

By looking at the whole number parts

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When comparing '22 hundredths' and 'two hundredths', what is the key factor to consider?

The number of decimal places

The presence of zeros

The size of the whole number part

The sum of the digits

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which number is greater: '110th' or '99 thousandths'?

'110th' because it has more zeros

'99 thousandths' because it has more digits

'110th' because it has a larger digit in the tenths place

'99 thousandths' because it has a larger digit in the thousandths place

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in using a place value chart to compare decimals?

Multiply the numbers by 10

Add the numbers together

Compare the whole number parts

Start from the rightmost digit

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do if you're unsure about a decimal comparison?

Use a place value chart for verification

Guess based on intuition

Always choose the number with more digits

Ignore the decimal part

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