Common Core: 4th Grade Math

This subject covers essential 4th grade math concepts aligned with Common Core standards, including operations, fractions, and measurement.

Advanced Topics

Decimal Concepts

Introduction to Decimals

Decimals are another way to show parts of a whole, just like fractions! They use a dot called a decimal point. In 4th grade, you’ll read, write, and compare decimals to the hundredths place.

Connecting Fractions and Decimals

Many fractions can be written as decimals. For example, \( \frac{1}{2} = 0.5 \) and \( \frac{1}{4} = 0.25 \).

Using Decimals

Decimals are important when using money, measuring, or reading temperatures.

Practice Makes Perfect

Try converting simple fractions to decimals and comparing them to see which is bigger or smaller.

Examples

  • Writing $1.25 as a decimal means one dollar and twenty-five cents.

  • Comparing 0.6 and 0.67 to see which is greater.

In a Nutshell

Decimals help us work with numbers that are less than one, like money or measurements.