📚 Topic Summary
Comparing decimals involves determining which decimal number has a greater value. When comparing decimals up to 0.99, focus on the tenths place first. If the tenths are the same, then look at the hundredths place to determine the larger number. Remember, a larger digit in the tenths place always represents a greater value than any digit in the hundredths place, even if the hundredths digit is larger.
For example, 0.7 is greater than 0.69 because 7 tenths is more than 6 tenths, regardless of the 9 hundredths.
🧮 Part A: Vocabulary
Match the term with its definition:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Decimal |
A. The place value two positions to the right of the decimal point. |
| 2. Tenths |
B. A number that uses a decimal point to show values less than one. |
| 3. Hundredths |
C. To find which number has the greatest value. |
| 4. Compare |
D. The place value one position to the right of the decimal point. |
| 5. Value |
E. How much something is worth. |
✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the following paragraph using the words: greater, hundredths, tenths, decimal, compare.
To _________ two numbers that are in _________ form, we must look at the value of the digits. First, look at the _________ place. If those digits are the same, we move to the _________ place to see which digit is larger, indicating that the number is _________.
🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking
Explain, in your own words, why 0.3 is greater than 0.28 even though 28 is a larger number than 3.