Comparing and Ordering Decimals to the Thousandths Place

This video tutorial covers the fifth-grade concept of comparing and ordering decimals. It begins with an introduction to comparing decimals by examining place values, followed by examples that demonstrate how to extend decimals using zeros for accurate comparison. The tutorial also explains how to order decimals from least to greatest and provides practice problems with solutions to reinforce learning.

Which place value should you start with when comparing two decimals?

• The hundredths place

• The tenths place

• The largest place value

• The smallest place value

What is the correct way to compare 3.4 and 3.29?

• Compare them directly

• Extend 3.4 to 3.40 and then compare

• Compare only the tenths place

• Compare only the hundredths place

How do you make sure two decimals go to the same place value?

• Add zeros to the left of the decimal

• Remove digits from the left of the decimal

• Add zeros to the right of the decimal

• Remove digits from the right of the decimal

Which is larger: 14.824 or 14.84?

• They are equal

• 14.84

• Cannot be determined

• 14.824

What should you do if two decimals do not go to the same place value?

• Remove digits from the longer decimal

• Add zeros to the shorter decimal

• Ignore the extra digits

• Compare them directly

Which of the following is the correct order from least to greatest: 13.24, 14.3, 14.32, 143.2?

• 14.3, 14.32, 13.24, 143.2

• 13.24, 14.3, 14.32, 143.2

• 14.32, 14.3, 13.24, 143.2

• 143.2, 14.32, 14.3, 13.24

What is the smallest number among 13.24, 14.3, 14.32, and 143.2?

• 143.2

• 14.3

• 14.32

• 13.24

What is the correct comparison for 41 and 4?

• 41 > 4

• Cannot be determined

• 41 = 4

• 41 < 4

How do you compare 14.796 and 14.810?

• Extend 14.796 to 14.7960 and then compare

• Compare only the tenths place

• Compare them directly

• Compare only the hundredths place

What is the relationship between 3.24 and 3.240?

• 3.24 = 3.240

• 3.24 > 3.240

• Cannot be determined

• 3.24 < 3.240