🟩 Comparing Decimals Day 150

Comparing Decimals

Introduction

Mathematicians, now that you have built lots of knowledge about tenths and hundredths, it is time to compare them.

 Visual 

View the following slideshow to learn about comparing decimals.  You can also download the slides: Comparing Decimals to Hundredths.pptx Download Comparing Decimals to Hundredths.pptx

 

task iconIndependent Practice: Discussion Post

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Andy mailed two packages.  The first package weighed 2.48 pounds, and the second weighed 2.6 pounds.  Andy said, “The first package will cost more to send because it weighs more.”

      • Part A: What mistake could Andy have made?  What can he do to correct it?
      • Part B: Andy mailed a third package weighing 2.5 pounds.  Did the  third package weigh more or less than the first package?

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