Comparing Decimals (A) WORKSHEET

Suitable for Grades: 5th Grade
CCSS: 5.NBT.A.3.B
CCSS Description: CCSS Description: Compare two decimals to thousandths based on meanings of the digits in each place, using >, =, and < symbols to record the results of comparisons.

Comparing Decimals (A) WORKSHEET DESCRIPTION

This worksheet uses various representations of fractions in order to confirm the equivalence of ½ and 2/4’s.
Pupils will state the fraction of different shapes that are shaded, shade ½ and 2/4 of four different shapes, use counters to find fractions of amounts and find ½ and 2/4 on a fraction wall. At different points throughout the worksheet, students will be asked to comment on what they notice about the fractions ½ and 2/4’s.