Comparing and Ordering Decimals: Problem Solving Techniques

In this lesson, students learn to compare and order decimals using a place value chart. The video covers practical examples, such as ordering soil samples by mass, sunflower plant heights, cheese weights, and walking distances. It also includes exercises on writing decimals in words and concludes with checkup questions to reinforce learning.

What is the mass of sample B?

• 12.4 grams

• 12.45 grams

• 12.405 grams

• 12.045 grams

Which sample has the greatest mass?

• All have the same mass

• Sample A

• Sample B

• Sample C

What is the height of plant B?

• 2.0315 meters

• 2.305 meters

• 2.315 meters

• 2.3 meters

Which plant is the tallest?

• Plant A

• Plant B

• All are the same height

• Plant C

How much cheddar cheese did Kelly buy?

• 2.54 pounds

• 2.45 pounds

• 2.55 pounds

• 2.52 pounds

Which type of cheese did Kelly buy more of?

• None

• Cheddar

• Swiss

• Both are the same

Which month did Tom walk the least distance?

• September

• August

• July

• June

What is the mass of Brianna's sample in words?

• Two and one hundred five thousandths grams

• Two and one hundred fifty-five thousandths grams

• Two and one hundred fifty thousandths grams

• Two and one hundred fifteen thousandths grams

Which decimal is greater than 2.045?

• 2.050

• 2.006

• 2.037

• 2.005

Order the rainfall measurements from least to greatest.

• 2.14, 1.2, 1.14

• 1.14, 2.14, 1.2

• 1.2, 1.14, 2.14

• 1.14, 1.2, 2.14