Ordering Decimals Math Center Math Tiles
4.9 (21 reviews)Turn comparing and ordering decimals into a puzzle. Students place the digits 0–9 to complete four decimal numbers from the models on each card, then list the values in the order requested.
- Grade
- Grade 4, Grade 5
- Subject
- Math
- Pages
- 35
- Answer key
- Included
- Teaching duration
- 1 Month
- Digital download
Description
Turn comparing and ordering decimals into a puzzle. Students place the digits 0–9 to complete four decimal numbers from the models on each card, then list the values in the order requested.
Why use Math Tiles?
- Make problem solving hands-on by letting students move number tiles and test their ideas.
- Build flexible thinking as students follow different clues and try more than one strategy.
- Practice perseverance and build confidence by revising a choice when the first idea doesn’t fit.
- Give students meaningful independent practice or have partners explain and compare their thinking.
- Save paper by reusing printed cards and having students record their answers on a separate sheet.
What’s included
- 30 printable puzzle cards
- Google Slides version with movable number tiles
- Student recording sheet
- Answer keys
- Teacher setup tips
- Printable 0–9 number tiles
How to use it
Use the cards during decimal place-value review and ask students to point to the models as they explain how they ordered the decimals. For print, cut out the included number tiles or use a set you already have. In Google Slides, students move the tiles in edit mode.
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Good resource! The math notes are helpful for my fifth-grade students, but I wish there were more detailed explanations and examples included. It’s a great tool for reinforcing concepts, and my students benefit from it. With a bit more depth, it would be even more effective for classroom use.
<p>Cynthia, thank you so much for the feedback. This resource is a supplemental tool is not intended to take the place of your main curriculum. Hopefully your students find these notes to be a helpful review on a topic you've already taught in depth.</p>
Good resource! The math notes are helpful for my fifth-grade students, but I wish there were more detailed explanations and examples included. It’s a great tool for reinforcing concepts, and my students benefit from it. With a bit more depth, it would be even more effective for classroom use.
<p>Cynthia, thank you so much for the feedback. This resource is a supplemental tool is not intended to take the place of your main curriculum. Hopefully your students find these notes to be a helpful review on a topic you've already taught in depth.</p>
I love using these text sets with my students. These are very rigorous for students and have students really use their brains to dissect the text.
I love using these text sets with my students. These are very rigorous for students and have students really use their brains to dissect the text.
Good math centers to gauge if students are learning or grasping new and old topics in math. Thank you
Questions & Answers (1)
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Hello-
I purchased your Time to Tile resource on Ordering Decimals. Did I misunderstand? I thought the resource includes the printable and digital versions. I'm having trouble finding the digital version link. I've purchased many of these on your website and didn't have a problem finding the link. Thanks for your response.
Hello! My apologies. The file didn't include the the digital version, but I just corrected that. Please re-download the file. Thanks for bringing this to my attention. Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.
