Exploring Decimal Modeling with Base Ten Blocks

The video tutorial introduces the concept of modeling decimals using base 10 blocks. It begins by explaining the use of blocks to represent whole numbers, tenths, and hundredths. The instructor demonstrates how to model numbers like 2.32 and 3.05 using these blocks, drawing parallels to money. The tutorial also covers the use of a place value chart to understand decimal representation and provides practice exercises for students to reinforce their learning. The session emphasizes understanding the value of each block and how they combine to form decimal numbers.

What was the main topic of the previous lesson?

• Decimals and money

• Multiplication and division

• Fractions and their values

• Addition and subtraction

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

What is the value of the large flat block in fifth grade?

• One thousandth

• One whole

• One hundredth

• One tenth

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.3A

How many tenths make up a whole?

• 20

• 10

• 5

• 100

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CCSS.1.NBT.B.2B

CCSS.1.NBT.B.2C

What is the value of the tiny cube block?

• One hundredth

• One thousandth

• One whole

• One tenth

How would you model the number two and thirty-two hundredths using base 10 blocks?

• Two flats, three tenths, and three hundredths

• Three flats, two tenths, and two hundredths

• Two flats, two tenths, and three hundredths

• Two flats, three tenths, and two hundredths

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.3A

How many tenths are there in the number three and five hundredths?

• Zero

• Five

• One

• Three

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.3A

What does the decimal point separate in a number?

• Whole numbers and fractional parts

• Tenths and hundredths

• Hundredths and thousandths

• Ones and tens

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.3A

How would you write twenty-four hundredths in decimal form?

• 0.024

• 24.0

• 2.4

• 0.24

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.3A

What is the value of one whole and three tenths in decimal form?

• 1.3

• 1.03

• 3.1

• 0.13

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.3A

How would you represent two whole, one tenth, and six hundredths in decimal form?

• 2.06

• 2.16

• 2.106

• 2.61

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.3A