The best way for some kids to learn about fractions and decimals is to visualize them. Use several shapes and colored-in sections to show kids that a fraction and decimal can represent the same thing.

Concepts

converting decimals to fractions, converting fractions to decimals, fractions, decimals

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Laminate the page and use over and over again in a math center
• Send home the worksheet for additional practice
• Include in a fractions or decimals packet
• A great addition to a math assessment or quiz
• Have kids work on the activity as a warm-up assignment
• Turn the worksheet into a hands-on activity with counting blocks

Classroom Considerations

• Worksheet is in color, but would still make sense if printed in black-and-white

Pros

• Simple and straightforward for many uses in your classroom
• An effective way to have kids compare decimals and fractions in one assignment

Cons

• None

Common Core

5.NBT.A.3.a