Comparing Decimals for 5th Graders

The video tutorial explains how to compare decimals by examining the place value of each digit. It uses examples to demonstrate the process, showing that students should compare digits from left to right, starting with the largest place value. The tutorial emphasizes understanding the significance of each digit's position and using comparison symbols to record results.

What symbols are used to record the results of comparing decimals?

• Divide, add, subtract

• Less than, greater than, equal to

• Plus, minus, multiply

• Percentage, fraction, ratio

When comparing 6.3 to 6.03, which decimal is greater?

• 6.03

• 6.3

• Both are equal

• Cannot be determined

In the comparison of 6.3 and 6.03, which place value is decisive?

• Units

• Thousandths

• Tenths

• Hundredths

What is the result of comparing 2.5 to 2.50?

• 2.5 is greater

• 2.50 is greater

• Comparison is invalid

• Both are equal

Why are 2.5 and 2.50 considered equal?

• Because 2.5 is actually greater

• Both have the number 5 in the tenths place

• Because of the understood zero in the tenths place

• Because 2.50 has more digits

What role do zeros play in comparing decimals like 2.5 and 2.50?

• Zeros have no impact on the value

• Zeros make the decimals equal by filling place values

• Zeros decrease the value of the decimal

• Zeros increase the value of the decimal