In Topic A, students use their understanding of fractions to explore tenths. In Lesson 1, students use metric measurement and see tenths in relation to one whole in the context of 1 kilogram, 1 meter, and 1 centimeter.
Students will:
In Topic B, students decompose tenths into 10 equal parts to create hundredths. In Lesson 4, they once again use metric measurement as a basis for exploration.