Introduction to Decimals through the Tenths Place, Decimal Place Value Worksheet

Looking for an introduction to decimals that builds true understanding?  ​​These 5th Grade Decimal Place Value worksheets are for you! This 8-page introduction to decimals through the tenths place is perfect for whole group instruction or math intervention. This packet is a great way to kick off your 5th Grade Decimals unit! 

Best of all, these decimal place value worksheets require NO PREP! Just print and teach!

This Introduction to Decimals Lesson includes:

✅Scripted Instructional Guide

✅Teacher Lead Problem-Set

✅Partner Practice

✅3-page Independent Practice

✅Challenge Page for Early Finishers

✅Exit Quiz

✅Detailed Answer Key

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How can I use this Introduction to Decimals through the Tenths Place lesson? 

• Supplement your core curriculum
• Reteach or review lesson
• Small group intervention 
• Tutoring or homeschool 

What are teachers saying about these Decimal Place Value Worksheets? 

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What type of problems can I expect to find in these decimal place value worksheets? 

• Students are introduced to decimals through the tenths place 
• Students practice writing decimals through the tenths place in word form, picture form, fraction form, & standard form.  
• Students practice changing between these four forms of decimals until they have thoroughly mastered it!  
• After this introduction to decimals through the tenths place, they are ready to move on to the Hundredths & Thousandths Places in the next lesson! 

Why does this lesson only cover decimals through the tenths place? 

• When we want to build atrue understanding of a mathematical concept, it is best to start small. 
• The tenths place is the easiest to model and to visualize.  It is equivalent to a fraction that students are familiar with. 
• By building this strong foundation of the different forms of decimals (standard form, word form, fraction form, and a model), they are ready to take on the hundredths & the thousandths place! 

What does Sally’s “Gradual Release Model” entail? 

• Sally’s lessons follow an “I Do, We Do, You Do” format.  A math concept is introduced whole group, students then practice with a partner, and finish with independent work time.  This deliberate scaffolding keeps students from feeling defeated or frustrated! 
• Sally’s packets also build slowly in difficulty.  We meet students where they are, regardless of level.  As students gain confidence, the problems get progressively harder.  Not all students will complete all problems and that is by design!  
• Each packet finishes with a “Challenge Page” for anyone who needs something extra!  Multiple pages of practice are included in every packet to avoid early finishers. 

In addition to the deliberate scaffolding, this introduction to decimals lesson includes an instructional guide that is jam-packed with teaching hacks and best practices.  There is also a “Misconceptions” section that allows you to be one step ahead of mistakes students are most likely to make.

This Introduction to Decimals lesson is common-core aligned to 5th grade standard 5.NBT.3A (decimal place value).

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Looking for more decimal place value worksheets & resources? 

• Decimal Place Value Worksheets (Hundredths & Thousandths)
• 5th Grade Decimals: Expanded Form Lesson
• Decimal Word, Standard, & Expanded Form Game (Paper)
• Decimal Word, Standard, & Expanded Form Game (Digital)

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