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Develop your pupils' understanding of fractions and their decimal equivalence using the 12th lesson in this series. Scholars learn an alternative to long division that results in converting fractions to decimals that emphasize fractional equivalence. A number line creates a visual for their decimal work.
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Instructional Ideas
- Begin by asking your classes to develop number lines using different fractional intervals
- Have learners expand a fraction using both methods and ask for a comparison of the two procedures
Classroom Considerations
- Ensure individuals are comfortable working with number lines and estimation
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- Includes scaffolding suggestions that help differentiate the lesson
- Provides answer keys and worked-out solutions for each part of the lesson
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