Writing Decimals in Word Form

In this video, Mr. J explains how to write decimals in word form using a 'first name, last name' approach. He provides four examples, two without whole numbers and two with whole numbers, to illustrate the concept. The video emphasizes the importance of identifying the place value where the decimal ends to determine the 'last name' of the decimal. For decimals with whole numbers, the word 'and' is used to separate the whole number from the decimal portion. The video concludes with a recap of the key points.

What is the key concept used for writing decimals in word form?

• First name last name

• Numerical value

• Decimal placement

• Fractional notation

How is '0.75' written in word form?

• Seventy-five hundredths

• Seven and five tenths

• Seventy-five tenths

• Seven point five

What is the 'first name' in the decimal '0.75'?

• Seventy-five

• Seven

• Five

• Zero

In the context of decimals, what does the 'first name' represent?

• The decimal part read as is

• The last digit of the decimal

• The whole number part

• The place value of the last digit

How is '0.075' written in word form?

• Seventy-five thousandths

• Seventy-five hundredths

• Seven point five

• Seven and five hundredths

What is the 'last name' in the decimal '0.075'?

• Tens

• Thousandths

• Tenths

• Hundredths

What word is used to separate the whole number from the decimal part?

• And

• With

• Plus

• Over

How is '15.42' written in word form?

• One five point four two

• Fifteen and forty-two tenths

• Fifteen and forty-two

• Fifteen and forty-two hundredths

In the decimal '15.42', what does the 'last name' signify?

• The whole number part

• The place value of the last digit

• The first digit of the decimal

• The number after the decimal

How is '3.207' written in word form?

• Thirty-two and seven tenths

• Three and two hundred seven thousandths

• Three point two zero seven

• Three and two hundred seven