decimal place value worksheets
Focus: Decimal Place Value. Use the worked example and teaching sequence below to explain the reasoning before independent practice.
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Teaching Notes
Focus: Decimal Place Value. Use the worked example and teaching sequence below to explain the reasoning before independent practice.
Before You Begin
- Know tenths, hundredths, and thousandths.
Teaching Steps for Parents and Teachers
- Locate the decimal point.
- Read each digit by its place.
- Use a fraction with denominator 10, 100, or 1,000 to describe the decimal part.
Worked Examples
What is the value of 7 in 0.375?
- The 7 is in the hundredths place.
- 7 hundredths = 7/100.
Answer: 0.07
Common Mistakes and How to Help
A digit farther right has a smaller place value.
Does 0.3 + 0.07 + 0.005 equal 0.375?
Questions to Check Understanding
- Does 0.3 + 0.07 + 0.005 equal 0.375?
- Which step explains your answer?
- Can you apply the same reasoning when the numbers change?
Practice Advice
Work through the example together. Ask the learner to explain the first two problems, then try three independently. Review the first incorrect step before assigning more practice.
Next Practice
- Use New Numbers to practice the same skill with different values.
- If the learner needs help, return to the example and model each step before trying again.