Interpret a multiplication equation as a comparison. Multiply or divide to solve word problems involving multiplicative comparisons using models and equations with a symbol for the unknown number. Distinguish … See more

Solve two-step word problems involving the four operations with whole numbers. Use estimation strategies to … See more

Anchor charts provide opportunities to link important models to deepen student understanding. Notice here how a place value line is accompanied by picture models of tenths and hundredths. Students are able to … See more

Compare two decimals to hundredths by reasoning about their size using area and length models, and recording the results of comparisons with the symbols >, =, or <. Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the t… See more

When students are working on this standard, it is important to ask them to compare decimals in the tenths and hundredths place. This anchor chart shows how to use models to help students understan… See more