Model Decimal Numbers in Expanded Form 5-93
Use non-proportional, Base 10 discs to model expanded form. What's 1.534? Identify each digit's quantity and place value. Multiply to get its total value. 1.534 = (1 x 1)+(5 x .1)+(3 x .01)+(4 x .001) = 1 + .5 + .03 + .04. Transition from discs to number bonds. Emphasize the difference between a digit's quantity and value.
