Fourth Grade - Decimals, Fractions and Number Lines

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that includes a decimal point, which separates the whole number part from the fractional part. For example, 0.75 is a decimal.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2D

CCSS.8.NS.A.1

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as a ratio of two integers, with a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number). For example, 1/2 is a fraction.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator. For example, 1/4 = 0.25.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2D

CCSS.8.NS.A.1

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What is a number line?

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A number line is a straight line that represents numbers in order, with equal intervals between them. It can show whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.6C

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How do you identify the position of a decimal on a number line?

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To identify the position of a decimal on a number line, locate the whole number it is between and then divide the space into equal parts based on the decimal's value.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.6C

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What does it mean for a number to be greater than another number on a number line?

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A number is greater than another number on a number line if it is located to the right of that number.

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CCSS.1.NBT.B.3

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What does it mean for a number to be less than another number on a number line?

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A number is less than another number on a number line if it is located to the left of that number.

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CCSS.1.NBT.B.3

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How can you represent the decimal 0.5 on a number line?

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0.5 can be represented on a number line as halfway between 0 and 1.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.6C

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What is the relationship between fractions and decimals?

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Fractions and decimals are two ways of representing the same value. For example, 1/2 is equivalent to 0.5.

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What is the significance of the decimal point?

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The decimal point is crucial as it indicates the separation between the whole number part and the fractional part of a decimal.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.3A