Compare and order numbers with up to 3 decimal places
I can use understanding of place value to compare and order numbers with up to 3 decimal places
Compare and order numbers with up to 3 decimal places
I can use understanding of place value to compare and order numbers with up to 3 decimal places
Lesson details
Key learning points
- To compare two numbers, you compare digits with the same place value, starting with the largest place-value digit
- If whole numbers. tenths and hundredths are the same, look at the value of the thousandths digit to compare and order
Keywords
Compare - When you compare, you look for similarities and differences in an object or value.
Place value - The value of a digit in a number based on where it is placed is known as place value.
Order - You can order numbers by putting them in a place based on a set rule.
Common misconception
Pupils mistake numbers with more digits after the decimal point to be the larger number.
Provide opportunities for pupils to build numbers with base 10 blocks, enabling them to see the magnitude of the numbers they compare.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Order these place values from largest to smallest.
Q2.What is the value of the 7 in 32.573?
Q3.Match the symbol to its correct definition.
less than
greater than
equal to
Q4.How many tenths are there altogether in 8.7?
Q5.What is the total value of the counters?
Q6.4.375 is composed of how many thousandths?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.3.756 is composed of 3 ones and how many additional thousandths?
Q2.Match the keywords with the correct definitions.
When you look for similarities and differences in an object
The value of a digit in a number based on where it is placed
Putting numbers in a place based on a set rule.