1. Ordering Decimals

2. Learning Goals LG: Demonstrate the ability to order decimals in an accurate order Kid Friendly: Show that you understand how to determine which decimal is smaller or larger than another What I think I know:

3. Comparing decimals Which number is larger (has a greater value)? 0.42OR0.402 Why?

4. Ascending vs. Descending If you want ascending order you always pick the smallest first If you want descending order you always pick the largest first

5. Using a table Set up a table with the decimal point in the same place for each number. Put in each number. Fill in the empty squares with zeros. Compare using the first column on the left If the digits are equal move to the next column to the right until one number wins.

6. For example Put the following decimals in ascending order: 1.506, 1.56, 0.8 Now fill in the missing spots with zeros

7. Compare the values under each place value position Start from the left then go to the right

8. Practice Put the following decimals in descending order 0.0030.040.290.010 0.550.050.5000.5