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    • Get ready to dive into the world of decimals! Today, you’ll learn how to put decimal numbers in order from smallest to largest and largest to smallest. We’ll use number lines, clear steps, and lots of practice to help you feel confident comparing decimals like 0.12, 0.456, 0.4, and more. By the end of this lesson, you’ll be a pro at spotting which decimal comes first—and why. Let’s get started!

    • By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

      1. Compare decimal numbers up to the thousandths place using place value knowledge.
      2. Arrange a group of decimals in ascending (smallest to largest) and descending (largest to smallest) order.
      3. Use number lines to visualize and understand the position of decimal values.
      4. Explain your thinking when comparing two or more decimals.
      5. Identify common mistakes when ordering decimals and learn how to avoid them.
    • Arrange the following decimals in ascending order (smallest to largest):
      0.72, 0.702, 0.7, 0.79

    • Is the student correct? Explain why or why not.

      • The student said 0.5050 is greater than 0.55

    • How confident do you feel about ordering decimals after this session?