Representing Decimals with Models

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What is a decimal?

Back

A decimal is a way of representing numbers that are not whole, using a point (.) to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

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What does the shaded area in a model represent?

Back

The shaded area in a model represents a part of a whole, which can be expressed as a decimal.

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How do you read the decimal 1.02?

Back

You read 1.02 as 'one point zero two'.

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What is the decimal representation of 0.32?

Back

0.32 is read as 'zero point three two'.

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What does the flat represent in base ten blocks?

Back

In base ten blocks, a flat represents one whole.

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How can you represent 5.3 using base ten blocks?

Back

You can represent 5.3 with 5 flats (whole) and 3 rods (tenths).

Front

What is the decimal equivalent of 0.08?

Back

0.08 is read as 'zero point zero eight'.

Front

How do you convert a shaded model to a decimal?

Back

Count the shaded parts and divide by the total parts to find the decimal representation.

Front

What is the difference between 1.2 and 1.02?

Back

1.2 has one whole and two tenths, while 1.02 has one whole and two hundredths.

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What does the decimal 5.3 represent in terms of base ten blocks?

Back

5.3 represents 5 whole units and 3 tenths.