Exam 17: Developing Concepts of Fractions and Decimals

There are several errors and misconceptions associated with comparing and ordering decimals.Identify the statement below that represents the error with internal zero.

Approximation with compatible fractions is one method to help students with number sense with decimal fractions.All of the statements are true of 7.3962 EXCEPT:

Understanding where to put the decimal is an issue with multiplication and division of decimals.What method below supports a fuller understanding?

Using precise language can support students' understanding of the relationship between fractions and decimal fractions.All of the following are true statements EXCEPT:

The estimation questions below would help solve this problem EXCEPT: - A farmer fills each jug with 3.7 liters of cider.If you buy 4 jugs,how many liters of cider is that?

What is the most common model used for decimal fractions?

The following are guidelines for instruction on percents EXCEPT:

A common set model for decimal fraction is money.Identify the true statement below.

The 10-to-1 relationship extends in two directions.There is never a smallest piece or a largest piece.Complete the statement,"The symmetry is around..".

Instruction on decimal computation has been dominated by rules.Identify the statement that is not rule based.

What is an early method to use to help students see the connection between fractions and decimals fractions?

What is a method teachers might use to assess the level of their students understanding of the decimal point placement?

All of the statements below are true of this decimal fraction 5.13 EXCEPT:

Estimation of many percent problems can be done with familiar numbers.Identify the idea that would not support estimation.

Name two methods that could help students develop the connection between fractions and decimals.Then describe how these methods develop conceptual understanding.

What is it that students can understand if they can express fractions and decimals to the hundredths place?

Understanding that when decimals are rounded to two places (2.30 and 2.32)there is always another number in between.What is the place in between called?

What is it advisable to do when you are exploring decimal numbers?

The following decimals are equivalent 0.06 and 0.060.What does one of them show that the other does not show?

The main link between fractions,decimals and percents are _______________.