Decimals and Expanded Form Worksheet - 5-th Grade, Chapter 1, Lesson 4a, Progress in Mathematics

The Decimals and Expanded Form Worksheet - 5th Grade, Chapter 1, Lesson 4a is a resource in the Progress in Mathematics curriculum designed to help fifth-grade students understand decimals and expanded form. It is part of a larger math program.

FAQ

Q: What is a decimal?
A: A decimal is a number that represents a part of a whole. It includes a decimal point and digits after the decimal point.

Q: How do you read a decimal?
A: You read a decimal by saying the whole number part, followed by the word 'and', and then reading the digits after the decimal point as if they were individual numbers.

Q: What is expanded form?
A: Expanded form is a way to write a number by showing the value of each digit.

Q: How do you write a decimal in expanded form?
A: To write a decimal in expanded form, you write the value of each digit in the decimal place value chart.

Q: What is a decimal place value chart?
A: A decimal place value chart is a chart that shows the place value of each digit in a decimal.

Q: How do you convert a decimal to a fraction?
A: To convert a decimal to a fraction, you write the digits to the right of the decimal point as the numerator and the place value of the furthest digit to the right as the denominator.

Q: How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?
A: To convert a fraction to a decimal, you divide the numerator by the denominator.

Q: What are some strategies for adding and subtracting decimals?
A: Some strategies for adding and subtracting decimals include lining up the decimal points, adding zeros as placeholders, and regrouping if necessary.

Q: What are some real-life examples of decimals?
A: Some real-life examples of decimals include money, measurements, and percentages.

Q: How can decimals be used in everyday math?
A: Decimals can be used in everyday math for tasks such as measuring ingredients for recipes, budgeting money, and calculating discounts.