Exploring Decimal Models: Tenths

In this video, Mr. J explains how to interpret decimal models using tenths. The tutorial covers four examples, starting with simple decimals like three tenths and eight tenths, and progressing to more complex numbers like one and nine tenths, and two and four tenths. Each example is demonstrated with a visual model, showing how to convert between decimals and fractions. The video aims to help students understand the relationship between visual models, decimals, and fractions.

What does a fully shaded square represent?

• One whole

• One tenth

• Ten tenths

• One half

What does an unfilled square represent?

• One whole

• Less than one whole

• More than one whole

• Zero

Each piece of the square model is worth how much?

• One tenth

• One whole

• One quarter

• One half

How many equal pieces is each whole divided into?

• One hundred

• Twenty

• Ten

• Five

How many tenths are shaded to represent three-tenths?

• Three

• Ten

• Seven

• One

What is the decimal equivalent of three tenths?

• 30

• 3

• 0.3

• 0.03

What fraction is equivalent to eight tenths?

• 1/2

• 8/10

• 4/5

• 2/3

How is one whole and nine tenths represented as a fraction?

• 9/10

• 1 9/10

• 19/10

• 1.9

What decimal represents two wholes and four tenths?

• 2.04

• 2 4/10

• 24/10

• 2.4

How many wholes and tenths are represented by two squares, one fully shaded and the other partially shaded with four tenths?

• 2 wholes and 6 tenths

• 1 whole and 6 tenths

• 2 wholes and 4 tenths

• 1 whole and 4 tenths