standard_description: Compare two decimals to hundredths by reasoning about their size. Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two decimals refer to the same whole. Record the results of comparisons with the symbols >, =, or <, and justify the conclusions, e.g., by using a visual model.
Grade 4 expectations in this domain are limited to fractions with denominators 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, and 100.
problem_activity: Problem 1
Mark and label a point for each fraction below on the number line to its right.
a.
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b.
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c.
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Problem 2
Determine the location of each of the following points.
a.
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b.
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Problem 3
Erin walked 1 mile from her house to the library. Along the way, she passed several places shown on the number line below.
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a.   Which place is
$$\frac{4}{8} $$
mile from Erin’s house?
b.   Erin also passed the fire station, which is
$$\frac{1}{8} $$
mile from Erin’s house. Plot the location of the fire station on the number line above.
c.   What is the distance, in miles, between the park and the market?


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