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Decimals on Ten Grids
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Decimals on Ten Grids
🔢 Part 1: Understanding Ten Grids
1. Look at the ten grid below. Each square represents one-tenth (0.1). If 3 squares are shaded, what decimal does this represent?
0.3
3.0
0.03
30
2. Which of these decimals would need 7 squares shaded on a ten grid?
0.07
0.7
7.0
70
3. If you have one complete ten grid shaded (10 squares) plus 4 more squares shaded on another grid, what decimal does this represent?
🎨 Part 2: Shading Ten Grids
4. Draw and shade a ten grid to represent the decimal 0.6. Remember, each square = 0.1
5. Draw and shade ten grids to represent the decimal 1.3. You will need more than one grid!
6. Shade the correct number of squares to show 0.9:
🔄 Part 3: Converting Fractions to Decimals
7. Match each fraction to its decimal equivalent using ten grids:
1. 5/10
2. 8/10
3. 1 2/10
4. 3/10
A. 0.3
B. 1.2
C. 0.8
D. 0.5
8. Convert these fractions to decimals by thinking about ten grids:
a) 7/10 = _______
b) 9/10 = _______
c) 1 6/10 = _______
d) 2 4/10 = _______
💭 Part 4: Thinking About Decimals
9. Which of these statements about ten grids and decimals are correct? (Check all that apply)
Each square in a ten grid represents 0.1
To show 0.4, you shade 4 squares
To show 1.7, you need 17 squares shaded
0.5 is the same as 5/10
2.3 means 2 whole grids plus 3 squares
10. Explain in your own words how ten grids help us understand decimals. Use an example in your explanation.
11. Real-life connection: If you had $1.40 in your pocket, how would this look on ten grids? Draw and explain.
🧮 Part 5: Challenge Questions
12. If you shade 15 squares across multiple ten grids, what decimal are you showing? Show your working.
13. Create your own decimal between 0.1 and 0.9, then draw the ten grid to match it:
My decimal: _______
14. True or False: 1.0 and 10/10 represent the same amount on a ten grid. Explain your answer.
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