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Illustrative Mathematics
Placing a Square Root on the Number Line
There are many ways to approach finding the rational approximation of an unknown square root. Here is a problem that will help math learners make a connection between square roots and their order on a number line. As usual, determine two...
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Decimals and Fractions
Reinforce the concept of fractions and decimals as part of a whole with a lesson that begins with a mixed review, then goes into a three problem guided practice, and ends with a collaborative activity. The guided practice and activity...
Illustrative Mathematics
Checking a calculation of a decimal exponent
In a writing prompt, learners are asked to check the calculation of a decimal exponent without a calculator. Use as an opener or assessment after studying fractional exponents. Requires a strong understanding of exponents and roots to...
Curated OER
Drinking Juice
Pictures, number lines, decimal equivalents, or Cuisenaire rods can be used to show insight into the meaning of multiplying fractions.Here, Alisa drinks 3/4 of 1/2 liter of juice. To find the total volume of the juice that Alisa...
Curated OER
Ant and Elephant
Have you ever wondered how many ants make up an elephant? Inquisitive minds will be amazed as they use scientific notation to compute and compare the mass of an elephant to an ant. Have participants make guesses and see how close they...
Mrs. Burke's Math Page
Let Them Eat Pi
Looking for a fun and creative way to celebrate Pi Day? Then this is the resource for you. From a scavenger hunt and trivia contest to PowerPoint presentations and skills practice worksheets, this collection of materials is a...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Number Line App
This App provides a dynamic, visual representation of a number line. Students build skills in comparing numbers in a wide variety of forms (decimal, fractional, and percentage).
NumberNut
Number Nut: Decimals
Do you know what a decimal is and how it is related to fractions? Find out and practice your skills playing the related interactive games.
Homeschool Math
Homeschool Math: Comparing Decimals
This is a complete lesson with video instruction [5:49] and varied exercises about comparing decimals with 1 or 2 decimal digits.
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Arithmetic: Percents Are Ratios
This Math Page tutorial explains how percents are ratios and then features a practice exercise.