Converting Fractions to Decimals

This lesson focuses on teaching fifth-grade students how to relate fractions to their decimal equivalents. Instead of relying on rote algorithms, the lesson emphasizes understanding number sense by multiplying fractions by one to convert them into decimals. The video includes practice problems and a word problem to apply the concepts learned.

What is the main focus of this lesson?

• Learning multiplication tables

• Relating fractions to their decimal equivalents

• Solving complex equations

• Understanding algebraic expressions

What is a limitation of the traditional method of converting fractions to decimals?

• It requires advanced math skills

• It relies on rote algorithms

• It is too simple

• It is not applicable to all fractions

What is the benefit of multiplying a fraction by one?

• It helps convert the fraction to a decimal

• It changes the fraction's value

• It makes the fraction larger

• It simplifies the fraction

How do you convert 1/3 to a decimal using multiplication by one?

• Multiply by 2/2

• Multiply by 5/5

• Multiply by 3/3

• Multiply by 4/4

What fraction do you multiply 2/3 by to convert it to a decimal?

• 7/7

• 6/6

• 8/8

• 5/5

To convert 5/2 to a decimal, what fraction should you multiply by?

• 5/5

• 4/4

• 6/6

• 7/7

How is 3/4 converted to a decimal using a place value chart?

• By multiplying by 3/3

• By multiplying by 4/4

• By multiplying by 2/2

• By multiplying by 25/25

What is the decimal equivalent of 1/4?

• 0.10

• 0.25

• 0.75

• 0.50

To convert 2/5 to a decimal, what fraction should you multiply by?

• 3/3

• 2/2

• 4/4

• 5/5

What is the decimal equivalent of 3/20?

• 0.10

• 0.15

• 0.20

• 0.25