Comparing+Decimals

Some of the digits in the decimal numbers below, are represented by dashes ( _ ).
 * Comparing Decimal Numbers (3-5)**

5. _ _**
 * 5._

Without assigning a digit to each dash ( _ ), answer the following questions about the two decimals,

How are the two numbers alike?

How are the two numbers different?

Which is larger? Explain your thinking.

Student/group explains gives one of more ways that the decimals are the same, but does not clearly explain each. Student/group explains gives one of more ways that the decimals are the same, and clearly explains each. Student/group explains gives one of more ways that the decimals are the different, but does not clearly explain each. Student/group explains gives one of more ways that the decimals are the different, and clearly explains each. Student/group asserts that the decimal that goes to the tenths place is larger. Student/group asserts that the decimal that goes to the tenths place is larger, and clearly explain why they think so. Student/group asserts that the decimal that goes to the hundredths place is larger. Student/group asserts that the decimal that goes to the hundredths place is larger, and clearly explain why they think so. Student explains that there is no way to discern which is larger without assigning digits. Student explains that there is no way to discern which is larger without assigning digits and explain why. Student explains that there is no way to discern which is larger without assigning digits and explain why using place value vocabulary.
 * 3-5 This checklist is intended to assist with diagnosing misconceptions and level of understanding.**


 * This may be done individually or in small groups.