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5 Nbt 3

A decimal-comparison page presents 25 pairs extending to thousandths, requiring learners to place less-than, equal-to, or greater-than symbols between them.
Grades
Grade 5, Elementary
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Updated Jul 26, 2021

Subject
ELA, Math, Decimals, Algebra, Place Value, Common Core
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Have Fun Teaching, common core sheets decimals
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What's inside this resource

This 5.NBT.3 Common Core Worksheet is a great way for students to compare decimals (to the ten-thousandths) by using the comparison symbols . and =. This is a great way for teachers to help their students understand this concept and reinforce their knowledge.

In the classroom

Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Compare two decimals by examining corresponding place values

  • Select the correct relation symbol for each decimal pair

  • Explain why trailing digits can change the comparison between close values

Teaching tips

  • Align each pair by the decimal point before comparing digits from left to right.

  • Ask learners to name the first place where a pair differs before choosing the symbol.

Skills covered

  • Decimal comparison — learners determine relative magnitude through thousandths.

  • Place-value reasoning — digits are compared from tenths to thousandths.

  • Symbol use — <, =, and > record the relationship between each pair.

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Concepts & topics

Core concepts

  • Decimals to thousandths

  • Comparison symbols

  • Place value

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