Decimals on a Number Line Explained

Why is it important to learn how to read a number line?

• To solve complex algebra problems

• To write essays

• To understand historical timelines

• To perform everyday tasks like reading a thermometer

What is the value of a digit in a number called?

• Digit

• Place

• Number

• Value

What does a decimal number represent?

• A whole number

• A fraction

• A negative number

• A value smaller than one

How many parts are there between each whole number on a tenths number line?

• 10

• 5

• 15

• 20

What happens to the digit in the tenths place as you move to the right on a tenths number line?

• It doubles

• It stays the same

• It increases by one tenth

• It decreases by one tenth

How many intervals are there between each whole number on a hundredths number line?

• 10

• 50

• 100

• 200

What is the relationship between one-tenth and ten-hundredths?

• They are unrelated

• One-tenth is larger

• Ten-hundredths is larger

• They are equivalent

How do you plot the decimal 0.3 on a hundredths number line?

• Count over 300 tick marks

• Count over 30 tick marks

• Count over 3 whole numbers

• Count over 3 tick marks

Which number line should you use to plot the decimal 0.27?

• Whole number line

• Hundredths number line

• Fraction number line

• Tenths number line

When plotting decimals on a number line, where should you start?

• At the whole numbers

• At the end

• At the decimal point

• At the middle