Fraction Classroom · 2.0.0 · Student pages

Decimal Detective: teaching companion

Compare decimal values in shared place-value units rather than digit strings. Student pages include two diagnostic probes, a reteaching check, and the original exit ticket. The teacher copy includes the complete lesson preparation, teaching sequence, diagnostic responses, all original question guides, and updated rubrics.

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Diagnostic probes

Explain or draw your reasoning. Your teacher will use these responses to choose what to revisit.

d1. Compare 0.9 and 0.12 after naming both in hundredths.

d2. Compare 0.4, 0.40, and 0.04. Which two are equal?

Check after reteaching

Complete this check independently after discussing the model.

r1. Compare 0.8 with 0.75 and state the common unit.

Exit ticket

Complete both original exit questions independently. Use a drawing or explanation when asked.

e1. Compare 0.9 and 0.12. Choose <, =, or >. The wholes are the same size.

e2. What unit makes this comparison simple?