Students will learn how to convert between fractions and decimals using a computer applet and the
concept of money.
Objectives
Upon completion of this lesson, students will:
practice converting fractions to decimals
understand the numeric value of various equivalent representations simple fractions and decimals
Standards Addressed:
Grade 10
Estimation and Computation
The student accurately solves problems (including real-world situations).
Numeration
The student demonstrates conceptual understanding of real numbers.
Grade 3
Numeration
The student demonstrates conceptual understanding of simple fractions with denominators 2, 3, 4, or 10.
Grade 4
Numeration
The student demonstrates conceptual understanding of fractions with denominators 2 through 12.
Grade 5
Numeration
The student demonstrates conceptual understanding of positive fractions with denominators 1 through 12 and 100 with proper and mixed numbers and benchmark percents (10%, 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%).
Grade 6
Numeration
The student demonstrates conceptual understanding of fractions (proper or mixed numbers), decimals, percents (whole number), or integers.
The student demonstrates conceptual understanding of fractions, mixed numbers, or percents.
Grade 7
Numeration
The student demonstrates conceptual understanding of rational numbers (fractions, decimals, percents, or integers).
The student demonstrates conceptual understanding of positive fractions, decimals, or percents.
Grade 8
Numeration
The student demonstrates conceptual understanding of real numbers.
The student demonstrates conceptual understanding of rational numbers (fractions, decimals, or percents including integers).
Grade 9
Estimation and Computation
The student accurately solves problems (including real-world situations).
Numeration
The student demonstrates conceptual understanding of real numbers.
Grade 4
Number Sense
1.0 Students understand the place value of whole numbers and decimals to two decimal places and how whole numbers and decimals relate to simple fractions. Students use the concepts of negative numbers
Grade 5
Number Sense
1.0 Students compute with very large and very small numbers, positive integers, decimals, and fractions and understand the relationship between decimals, fractions, and percents. They understand the relative magnitudes of numbers
Fifth Grade
Number and Operations in Base Ten
Perform operations with multi-digit whole numbers and with decimals to hundredths.
Fourth Grade
Number and Operations-Fractions
Extend understanding of fraction equivalence and ordering.
Build fractions from unit fractions by applying and extending previous understandings of operations on whole numbers.
Understand decimal notation for fractions, and compare decimal fractions.
Third Grade
Number and Operations-Fractions
Develop understanding of fractions as numbers.
Grades 3-5
Numbers and Operations
Compute fluently and make reasonable estimates
3rd Grade
Number and Operations
The student will demonstrate through the mathematical processes an understanding of the representation of whole numbers and fractional parts; the addition and subtraction of whole numbers; accurate, efficient, and generalizable methods of multiplying whole numbers; and the relationships among multiplication, division, and related basic facts.
4th grade
Number and Operations
Standard 4-2: The student will demonstrate through the mathematical processes an understanding of decimal notation as an extension of the place-value system; the relationship between fractions and decimals; the multiplication of whole numbers; and accurate, efficient, and generalizable methods of dividing whole numbers, adding decimals, and subtracting decimals.
7th Grade
Number and Operations
The student will demonstrate through the mathematical processes an understanding of the representation of rational numbers, percentages, and square roots of perfect squares; the application of ratios, rates, and proportions to solve problems; accurate, efficient, and generalizable methods for operations with integers; the multiplication and division of fractions and decimals; and the inverse relationship between squaring and finding the square roots of perfect squares.
Elementary Algebra
Elementary Algebra
Standard EA-2: The student will demonstrate through the mathematical processes an understanding of the real number system and operations involving exponents, matrices, and algebraic expressions.
3rd Grade
Numbers and Operations
The student will develop number and operation sense needed to represent numbers and number relationships verbally, symbolically, and graphically and to compute fluently and make reasonable estimates in problem solving.
4th Grade
Number and Operation
The student will develop number and operation sense needed to represent numbers and number relationships verbally, symbolically, and graphically and to compute fluently and make reasonable estimates in problem solving.
5th Grade
Number and Operation
The student will develop number and operation sense needed to represent numbers and number relationships verbally, symbolically, and graphically and to compute fluently and make reasonable estimates in problem solving.
4th Grade
Number and Number Sense
4.2.c The student will relate fractions to decimals, using concrete objects.
5th Grade
Number and Number Sense
5.2a The student will recognize and name commonly used fractions (halves, fourths, fifths, eighths, and tenths) in their equivalent decimal form and vice versa
5.2b The student will order a given set of fractions and decimals from least to greatest. Fractions will include like and unlike denominators limited to 12 or less, and mixed numbers.
6th Grade
Number and Number Sense
6.1 The student will identify representations of a given percent and describe orally and in writing the equivalence relationships among fractions, decimals, and percents.
6.4 The student will compare and order whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, using concrete materials, drawings or pictures, and mathematical symbols.
7th Grade
Number and Number Sense
7.1 The student will compare, order, and determine equivalent relationships between fractions, decimals, and percents, including use of scientific notation for numbers greater than 10.
8th Grade
Computation and Estimation
8.3 The student will solve practical problems involving rational numbers, percents, ratios, and proportions. Problems will be of varying complexities and will involve real-life data, such as finding a discount and discount prices and balancing a checkbook.
perform basic mouse manipulations such as point, click and drag
use a browser for experimenting with the activities
Arithmetic: Students must have:
a basic understanding of fractions and what they represent
Teacher Preparation
Students will need:
access to a browser
pencil and paper
Key Terms
decimal
Short for the term "decimal fraction", a decimal is another way to represent fractional numbers. The decimal uses place value to express the value of a number as opposed to a fraction that uses a numerator and denominator.
fraction
A rational number of the form a/b where a is called the numerator and b is called the denominator
Lesson Outline
Focus and Review
Review prior fraction material. Lead into this lesson by:
explaining to students that there are other ways of representing fractional amounts besides
with fractions
asking students if they are familiar with any other way of representing fractional amounts
Objectives
Let the students know what it is they will be doing and learning today. Say something like this:
Today we will be learning how to convert between fractions and decimals.
Work through a few simple conversions as a class, first guessing the answer before clicking on
the button so that students can understand what the applet is doing.