Gr 5 Unit 2 Decimal and Fraction Number Sense
Unit 2 Decimal and Fraction Number Sense
Content Emphasis/ Big Ideas
In this unit, students further investigate many concepts introduced in fourth grade, deepening their understanding of fractions and decimals. Emphasis is placed on the use of models and benchmark values (e.g., 0, 1 2 , and 1) to assist students in comparing, rounding, and ordering values. Students develop flexibility in moving between fraction and decimal models and fluency with fraction and decimal notation. This supports the development of rational number sense. Strong number sense will improve their ability to compute efficiently with rational numbers in later units.
Standards:
- MTH.G5.1 Given a decimal through thousandths, round to the nearest whole number, tenth, or hundredth
- MTH.G5.2.a Recognize and name fractions in their equivalent decimal form and vice versa and distinguish between terminating and repeating decimals
- MTH.G5.2.b Compare and order fractions, mixed numbers, and/or decimals, in a given set from least to greatest and greatest to least
Skills:
- Round Decimal to Nearest Whole Number, Tenth, or Hundredth
- Name Fraction and Decimal Equivalents
- Compare & Order Fractions, Mixed Numbers, and Decimals