Decimals on the number line: tenths 0-1

The  exercise appears under the 4th grade (U.S.) Math Mission, Arithmetic Math Mission and Pre-algebra Math Mission. This exercise practices plotting decimals on a number line.

Types of Problems
There is one type of problem in this exercise:


 * 1) Plot the decimal: This problem asks students to move the orange dot to the correct spot on the number line. Decimals_on_the_number_line-_tenths_0-1.PNG

Strategies
Adequate knowledge of decimal place value is highly recommended for success while doing this exercise.
 * 1) This exercise is easy to get accuracy badges and speed badges because there is only one type of problem and the manipulative is very easy to use.
 * 2) The answer will be on one of the tick marks, not in between two tick marks.
 * 3) The endpoints of the number line are two different whole numbers and each tick mark corresponds to a tenth. Therefore students can just look at the tenths spot to tell how many tick marks to move.

Real-life Applications

 * 1) Decimals appear in every-day media to display information to consumers.