What Are Decimal Words?
Decimals can be written as numbers (like 3.75) or as words (like "three and seventy-five hundredths").
When we write decimals in words, we use "and" to show where the decimal point goes. The numbers after "and" tell us the place value - tenths, hundredths, thousandths, etc. Understanding this helps us read prices, measurements, and other important numbers in daily life!
How to Read Decimal Words
1️⃣ Find the "and" - This marks the decimal point
2️⃣ Read the whole number part before "and"
3️⃣ Read the decimal part after "and" with its place value
Let's Practice Together!
Example 1: Write the decimal for "two and three tenths"
Remember: "and" means decimal point, "tenths" means one digit after the decimal.
Example 2: Write the decimal for "fifteen and sixty-eight hundredths"
Hint: "hundredths" means two digits after the decimal.
Parent Tips 🌟
- Grocery store practice: When shopping, ask your child to read price tags aloud ("three dollars and forty-nine cents" = $3.49).
- Decimal word bingo: Create bingo cards with decimal numbers and call out the word versions to match.
- Real-world connections: Point out decimals in recipes, weather reports, or sports statistics to show practical uses.