Fractions and Decimals Conversion (Tenths and Hundredths)
Students will practice converting between fractions and decimals, focusing on tenths and hundredths.
Key Questions
- Compare the advantages of using fractions or decimals in different contexts.
- Design a method to quickly convert a fraction with a denominator of 10 or 100 into its decimal equivalent.
- Justify why 0.5 and 1/2 represent the same value.
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