Lesson Plan

Converting Between Fractions and Decimals Using Equivalent Fractions

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Use powers of 10 to convert between fractions and decimals. Pupils convert decimals to fractions by using place values in the 13th installment of a 25-part series. Class members reverse the process and find equivalent fractions with a denominator that is a power of 10 to convert fractions to decimals.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Conduct a quick review of writing composite numbers as prime factors
  • Use a number line to place the fraction and decimal values to determine whether they appear to be equivalent
Classroom Considerations
  • Pupils should understand exponential notation for numerical expressions
Pros
  • The answer key shows the steps used to get to a denominator that has only factors of two and five
  • Includes suggestions to help scaffold for English language learners
Cons
  • None
Common Core