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.
This classroom resource provides a video that describes how to change fractions to decimals and decimals to fractions. The vocabulary words tenths and hundredths will be introduced. After utilizing this resource, the students can complete the short quiz to assess their understanding.