Decimal Detective:

Comparing and
Ordering to the
Thousandths
 Welcome to Decimal
Detective!
● Today, we'll become decimal
detectives
● We'll learn to compare and
order decimals up to
thousandths
● Get ready to solve the
mystery of decimal numbers!
 What Are Decimals?
● Decimals are numbers with a decimal
point
● They show parts of a whole number
● Examples: 0.5, 3.14, 2.075
● Can you think of where you've seen
decimals in real life?
Place Value Review
● Ones, tenths, hundredths,
thousandths
● Each place is 10 times
smaller than the one to its
left
● 0.1 = one tenth
● 0.01 = one hundredth
● 0.001 = one thousandth
 Reading Decimals
● 0.5 is read as "five tenths"
● 0.25 is read as "twenty-five
hundredths"
● 0.125 is read as "one hundred
twenty-five thousandths"
● How would you read 0.372?
 Comparing Decimals: The
Basics
● Look at the digits from left to right
● Compare the digits in the same place
value
● The first different digit determines which
is greater
● Remember: 0.3 > 0.2, just like 3 > 2
 Using Symbols to Compare
● We use symbols to show how decimals
compare
● > means "greater than"
● < means "less than"
● = means "equal to"
● Example: 0.5 > 0.4, 0.2 < 0.3, 0.75 =
0.750
Comparing to the Hundredths
● Compare 0.45 and 0.52
● Start with tenths: 4 tenths < 5
tenths
● So, 0.45 < 0.52
● What about 0.67 and 0.61?
 Introducing Thousandths
● Thousandths are the third
digit after the decimal point
● They represent 1/1000 of a
whole
● Examples: 0.123, 0.007,
0.400
● Can you identify the
thousandths digit in each
example?
 Comparing to the
Thousandths
● Compare 0.352 and 0.357
● Tenths and hundredths are the same
● Look at thousandths: 2 < 7
● So, 0.352 < 0.357
● Try comparing 0.628 and 0.625
Adding Zeros Doesn't Change
the Value
● 0.3 = 0.30 = 0.300
● Adding zeros to the right
doesn't change the value
● This helps when comparing
decimals with different lengths
● How would you write 0.7 to
the thousandths place?
 Lining Up Decimal Points
● When comparing, line up the decimal
points
● Add zeros if needed to make lengths
equal
● Example: 0.8 vs 0.75
● Becomes: 0.800 vs 0.750
● Now it's easy to see 0.8 > 0.75
 Ordering Decimals
● To order decimals, compare
them pair by pair
● Start with the smallest or
largest
● Example: Order 0.5, 0.05,
0.555 from least to greatest
● Result: 0.05 < 0.5 < 0.555
● Can you order them from
greatest to least?
 Real-World Example: Money
● Decimals are used for money
● $0.25 is a quarter, $0.10 is a dime,
$0.05 is a nickel
● $3.50 is three dollars and fifty cents
● If you have $2.75 and your friend has
$2.80, who has more?
Real-World Example: Sports
● Race times often use
decimals
● A runner might finish in
10.45 seconds
● Another might finish in
10.52 seconds
● Who won the race? How do
you know?
 Practice Time: Comparing
● Compare these decimals:
● 0.823 ___ 0.832
● 0.7 ___ 0.070
● 0.405 ___ 0.45
● 0.671 ___ 0.67
● Fill in the blanks with <, >, or =
 Practice Time: Ordering
● Order these decimals from least to
greatest:
● 0.953, 0.935, 0.539, 0.395
● Hint: Line up the decimal points and
compare
● How would you order them from greatest
to least?
 Introduction to Decimals
● Decimals are numbers with a
dot called a decimal point.
● They represent parts of a
whole.
● Commonly used in money,
measurements, and more.
● Why do you think decimals
are important in everyday
Place Value in Decimals
● Each digit in a decimal has a
place value.
● Places include tenths,
hundredths, and
thousandths.
● Example: In 3.456, 4 is in the
tenths place.
● Can you identify the place
value of each digit in 5.789?
 Comparing Decimals
● Compare decimals by looking at the
highest place value first.
● Start from the left and move right.
● Example: 0.456 is less than 0.567.
● Which is greater: 0.789 or 0.780?
 Using Number Lines
● Number lines help visualize
decimal comparisons.
● Place decimals on the line
to see which is larger.
● Practice placing 0.3, 0.35,
and 0.4 on a number line.
● How does this help you
compare decimals?
Ordering Decimals
● Arrange decimals from
smallest to largest.
● Compare each digit
starting from the left.
● Example: Order 0.5, 0.45,
0.456.
● Can you order 0.123,
0.132, and 0.213?
 Decimals in Real Life
● Decimals are used in money, like
$3.45.
● Measurements often use decimals,
such as 1.75 meters.
● Why is it important to understand
decimals in these situations?
 Decimals in Money
● Dollars and cents are
written as decimals.
● Example: $4.25 means 4
dollars and 25 cents.
● Practice: Write $3.50 as a
decimal.
● How do decimals help in
counting money?
Decimals in Measurements
● Measurements like length
and weight use decimals.
● Example: 2.5 kg or 1.75
meters.
● Why do you think
decimals are useful in
measurements?
 Adding Decimals
● Line up the decimal points before
adding.
● Add like whole numbers, then place
the decimal point.
● Example: 1.2 + 3.45 = 4.65.
● Try adding 0.75 and 1.25.
 Subtracting Decimals
● Line up decimal points
before subtracting.
● Subtract like whole
numbers, then place the
decimal point.
● Example: 5.6 - 2.3 = 3.3.
● Can you subtract 4.5 from
7.8?
Multiplying Decimals
● Multiply as if there are no
decimal points.
● Count total decimal places
in both numbers.
● Place the decimal point in
the answer.
● Example: 0.3 x 0.2 = 0.06.
● Try multiplying 0.4 by 0.5.
 Dividing Decimals
● Move the decimal point in the divisor to
make it a whole number.
● Move the decimal in the dividend the
same number of places.
● Divide as usual.
● Example: 0.6 ÷ 0.2 = 3.
● Practice dividing 1.2 by 0.4.
 Rounding Decimals
● Look at the digit in the
place you are rounding to.
● If it's 5 or more, round up.
● Example: Round 3.456 to
the nearest hundredth:
3.46.
● Round 7.891 to the
nearest tenth.
Estimating with Decimals
● Use rounding to estimate
sums and differences.
● Helps in quick
calculations.
● Example: Estimate 2.3 +
4.7 by rounding to nearest
whole numbers.
● Why is estimating useful?
 Decimal Patterns
● Patterns help predict decimal
sequences.
● Example: 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, what comes
next?
● Identify patterns in 0.05, 0.10, 0.15.
● How can patterns help in math?
 Decimals in Fractions
● Decimals can be
written as fractions.
● Example: 0.5 = 1/2.
● Convert 0.25 to a
fraction.
● How do decimals and
fractions relate?
Practice Problems

● Compare: 0.67 and 0.76.

● Order: 0.9, 0.89, 0.91.
● Add: 0.3 + 0.45.
● Subtract: 1.5 - 0.8.
● What strategies help you
solve these problems?
 Review and ReflectDecimal
Games
● Review key concepts: comparing, ordering, operations.
● Reflect on what you've learned.
● What was the most challenging part?
● How can you use decimals in real life?Play games to
practice decimals.
● Online games can make learning fun.
● Try a game that involves shopping with decimals.
● How do games help you learn?
Conclusion
● Decimals are a vital part of
math.
● They help in everyday tasks
like shopping and measuring.
● Keep practicing to master
decimals.
● What will you do next to
improve your decimal skills?
 Question 1
● Compare the
decimals: 0.45 ___
0.54
● Fill in the blank with <,
>, or =
● Explain your reasoning
 Question 2
●Order these amounts
from least to
greatest:
●$3.50, $3.05, $3.55,
$3.15
●Show your work
 Question 3
● True or False: 0.700 is greater than
0.7
● Explain why
 Question 4
●Write 0.625 in
words
●Identify the place
value of each digit
 Question 5
● Compare: 0.308 ___ 0.38
● Fill in the blank with <, >, or =
● Explain how you arrived at your
answer
 Question 6
● Three runners finished a
race with these times:
● Runner A: 10.45 seconds
● Runner B: 10.54 seconds
● Runner C: 10.45 seconds
● Who won the race? Who
came in last?
 Question 7
● Order these decimals from greatest
to least:
● 0.9, 0.09, 0.909, 0.99
● Show your steps
 Question 8
●Place these
numbers on a
number line:
●0.25, 0.3, 0.125, 0.5
●Label each point
clearly
 Question 9
● Fill in the blanks to make true
statements:
● 0.7 < ___ < 0.8
● 0.45 > ___ > 0.44
● Explain your choices
 Question 10
● You have measuring cups
of 0.5 L, 0.25 L, and 0.75
L
● Order them from smallest
to largest capacity
● How much more liquid
does the largest hold
compared to the smallest?
 Answer Key
● 1. 0.45 < 0.54 (5 tenths > 4 tenths)
● 2. $3.05, $3.15, $3.50, $3.55
● 3. False (they are equal)
● 4. Six hundred twenty-five thousandths; 6=tenths,
2=hundredths, 5=thousandths
● 5. 0.308 < 0.38 (0.308 = 0.380, 8 hundredths < 38 hundredths)
● 6. Runners A and C tied for first, Runner B last
● 7. 0.99, 0.909, 0.9, 0.09
● 8. (Number line from 0 to 0.5: 0.125, 0.25, 0.3, 0.5)
● 9. Possible answers: 0.75, 0.445 (any numbers in range)
● 10. 0.25 L, 0.5 L, 0.75 L; Difference of 0.5 L