Representing Decimals with Models

Front

What does the shaded model represent in decimals?

Back

The shaded model visually represents a decimal value, such as 0.32, indicating a part of a whole.

Front

What is the value of 0.31 in centimeters?

Back

0.31 centimeter is the length of an apple seed.

Front

If a flat represents one whole unit, how do we represent decimals?

Back

Decimals can be represented by shading parts of the flat to show fractions of the whole.

Front

Which of these decimals are equal: 0.5, 0.50, or 0.05?

Back

0.5 and 0.50 are equal, but 0.05 is not equal to them.

Front

What does the shaded model represent if it shows 80% of a whole?

Back

The shaded model represents the decimal 0.80.

Front

How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

Back

Divide the numerator by the denominator.

Front

What is the decimal equivalent of 1/2?

Back

The decimal equivalent of 1/2 is 0.5.

Front

What does 0.97 represent in terms of percentage?

Back

0.97 represents 97%.

Front

How can you visually represent the decimal 0.25?

Back

By shading 25% of a model that represents one whole.

Front

What is the difference between 0.5 and 0.05?

Back

0.5 is ten times greater than 0.05.