Comparing decimals challenge

The  exercise appears under the 5th grade (U.S.) Math Mission. This exercise practices decimal comparison problems that stretch students' place value understanding.

Types of Problems
There are two types of problems in this exercise:


 * 1) Compare the decimals: This problem has two decimal numbers and asks the student to compare them with the appropriate inequality symbol (or possibly equals).Comparing decimals challenge.PNG
 * 2) Fill in the table, then compare the decimals: This problem has two decimal numbers and asks the student to fill their place values in the table, then compare them with the appropriate inequality symbol (or possibly equals).Comparing decimals challenge2.PNG

Strategies
Basic knowledge of decimals and place value
 * 1) This exercises is easy to get both accuracy badges and speed badges. Comparison should be completed in less than a second.
 * 2) Students can keep the mouse/cursor over on the right hand side of the screen as they select the correct answer. Then use the enter button to submit answer and request the next problem.

Real-life Applications

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