Decimals
Decimal place value to thousandths
Identify the value represented by a digit in a decimal.
Worked example · Three practice questions
A LITTLE PRACTICE. A NEW DISCOVERY.
Decimal lessons and practice
Decimals extend place value to fractional units: tenths, hundredths, and thousandths. Understanding each digit’s value makes comparing decimals easier. Aligning decimal points allows you to compare matching units, and trailing zeros keep the value unchanged.
Choose a starting point
Start with decimal place value. Read decimals as sums of place units, then compare from the largest place to the smallest. Use trailing zeros when they help line up corresponding places.
Try a hands-on activity
Draw a hundred-grid and shade sixty squares. Label the amount 0.60 and 0.6. Compare it with a grid showing fifty-eight shaded squares, then explain which decimal is larger.
A mistake to watch for
A longer decimal is not automatically a larger number. Compare values place by place instead of comparing the lengths of the digit strings.
Grade 5 decimals
Read the worked example, try the questions, and follow the linked worksheet for extra practice.
Decimals
Compare decimals to thousandths
Compare two decimals by matching their place values.
Worked example · Three practice questions
Make practice a small daily habit
Choose one lesson, talk through the example, and try the three questions. Revisit the explanation when an answer feels uncertain. Follow the related lesson links when your learner is ready for another step.