ordering decimals

Ordering Decimals

Understand the concept of decimals as parts of a whole and their relationship to number order and order decimal numbers from least to greatest or from greatest to least.

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Lesson Overview

By the end of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Understand the concept of decimals as parts of a whole and their relationship to number order.
  2. Order decimal numbers from least to greatest or from greatest to least.
  3. Recognize the significance of the decimal point in determining order.
  4. Apply the concept of ordering decimals to solve real-life and mathematical problems.

Curriculum Alignment: Number – fractions (including decimals and percentages)

  • read, write, order and compare numbers with up to 3 decimal places
Last updated on: February 26, 2026

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