1. Compare and Order Decimals
*We will know how to compare and order decimals by looking at the digits in each place value position, OR by using a number line.

2. Which is greater, 0.5 or 0.25? Line up decimal points
Remember
line up decimal point
Line up decimal points
Starting at the left, compare the digits in each place-value position.
0.5 is greater than 0.25
0.50
0.25

3. Which is greater, 0.5 or 0.25? Use a number line. Graph each number.
On a number line, numbers to the RIGHT are greater than numbers to the LEFT.
Therefore, 0.5 is greater than 0.25.

4. Look to the left and move until different digits
Guided Practice
Look to the left and move until different digits
Compare the decimals. Use <, >, or = to make the statements true.
Remember, the alligator needs to eat the bigger number.
<
>
< =

5. Order from least to greatest.
Line up decimals.
Compare from the left until the digits are different.
0.3
0.520
0.08
OR, graph on a number line.

6. Order from least to greatest.
Make sure decimal points are lined up
Line up decimals.
Compare from the left until the digits are different.
0.825
0.07
0.25
OR, graph on a number line.

7. Assignment
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