Comparing and Ordering Decimal Numbers to the Thousandths Place

This video tutorial teaches how to compare and order decimal numbers to the thousandths place by examining digits in the same decimal place value from left to right. It explains the decimal system's place value, showing how one whole can be divided into tens, hundreds, and thousands. The tutorial provides examples, such as comparing numbers like 3.599 and 3.609, and ordering gas prices to illustrate the concept. By the end, viewers will understand how to treat decimal place values as fractions and compare them effectively.

What is the base number of our number system that helps in understanding decimal place values?

• 5

• 10

• 1000

• 100

If a dollar is divided into 100 equal parts, what is each part called?

• A tenth

• A dime

• A thousandth

• A hundredth

How many thousandths are equivalent to 100 out of 1000?

• 50 thousandths

• 1000 thousandths

• 10 thousandths

• 100 thousandths

When comparing two decimal numbers, which digit is considered greater?

• The digit with the lowest value

• The digit in the thousandths place

• The digit in the tenths place

• The digit with the highest value

In the example of gas prices, which decimal place value is compared first?

• Ones

• Tenths

• Hundredths

• Thousandths