Sometimes we think decimals are confusing. But it just means that it is "part" of a bigger number. So let's stand up for the little guy! Decimals are not daunting, they are darlin'...
Did you know that Decimals can also be written as FRACTIONS?
Watch this video and follow along by taking notes in your math journal.
http://www.educreations.com/lesson/view/decimals-to-fractions/778627/
Here's a fun math game for you to practice this new skill:
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/fractions/FractionsToDecimals.htm
On your iPad, open the Virtual Manipulatives link
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/virtual-manipulatives!/id471341079
Write 3 decimals and use the app to demonstrate the decimals in visual form. Include the decimal written as a fraction.
Take a screenshot and submit your work to www.dropittome.com/rickertc
