Lesson 51: Decimal Tenths & place Value
Lesson 51 Learning Objectives:
Use decimal notation for fractions with denominators of 10
Place decimal tenths on number lines
Identify the place value of digits to tenths
Use decimal notation for fractions with denominators of 10
Place decimal tenths on number lines
Identify the place value of digits to tenths
Math Talk:
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Polypad:
Fraction bars and circles
(select to represent as decimals)
Reflect
Reflect in your math journal. Draw, create or write to share your thinking. See Lesson guide 51 for more reflection questions, real life anchoring ideas, playful explorations and creative invitations.
Why does 0.1 mean ‘one tenth’? What does the 1 stand for?
Can 0.3 and 3/10 go on the same place on a number line? Why?
Two decimals are between 0 and 1. One is larger than the other. Their tenths digits are different. What might the numbers be?
What did you notice about decimal tenths?
What surprised you?
Where might these ideas show up in your life?
Math Talk:
What Math Lives Here?
Have a conversation about this image. Be curious. Be creative. Can you see in different ways?
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