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What is a decimal?
What is a decimal?
A part of a whole.
How many dimes make one dollar?
How many dimes make one dollar?
What is the decimal form of 71 cents?
What is the decimal form of 71 cents?
$0.71
What is the decimal form of 6 cents?
What is the decimal form of 6 cents?
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What is the decimal form of 119 cents?
What is the decimal form of 119 cents?
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What is the decimal form of 215 cents?
What is the decimal form of 215 cents?
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One dime is equal to 0.1.
One dime is equal to 0.1.
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A penny is one-tenth of a dollar.
A penny is one-tenth of a dollar.
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Match the following fractions to their decimal forms:
Match the following fractions to their decimal forms:
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What is the place value to the right of the decimal point called?
What is the place value to the right of the decimal point called?
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Study Notes
Understanding Decimals
- Decimals represent fractions of a whole, often associated with money.
- Example of a decimal in money: $1.43 consists of 1 dollar, 4 dimes, and 3 pennies.
- 1 dollar equals 10 dimes and 100 pennies.
Value of Coins as Decimals
- A dime is represented as $0.10, signifying one-tenth of a dollar.
- A penny is valued at $0.01, representing one-hundredth of a dollar.
- Examples of converting cents to decimal form:
- 71 cents = $0.71
- 6 cents = $0.06
- 119 cents = $1.19
- 215 cents = $2.15
Decimals and Fractions
- Decimals are specific fractions with denominators being powers of ten:
- 1/10 = 0.1 (one-tenth)
- 1/100 = 0.01 (one-hundredth)
- 1/1000 = 0.001 (one-thousandth)
- 1/10,000 = 0.0001 (one ten-thousandth)
Place Value of Decimals
- The place value chart helps visualize the position of decimals:
- Left of the decimal: Whole numbers
- Right of the decimal: Parts of a whole number
- Positions include tenths, hundredths, thousandths, and ten-thousandths.
Understanding Money Values
- Example: 1 dime = $0.10 is indicated by the tenths and hundredths place.
- Example: 1 penny = $0.01 is placed in the hundredths position.
Practical Examples
- Splitting whole dollars into fractional parts aids comprehension of decimals.
- Counting objects, such as candy-corns, can illustrate the concept of whole and fractional amounts.
Further Exploration
- Coins like quarters demonstrate additional decimal values and their relationships to whole numbers, expanding the understanding of decimals.
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This quiz focuses on understanding decimals as a part of a whole, including practical applications such as money. Students will have the opportunity to review essential decimal concepts and practice their skills through various exercises. Prepare to enhance your number sense in a fun and engaging way!
