Decimals
hundreds tens ones . tenths hundredths thousandths
Estimating Decimals Estimate – to make a good guess by rounding. In decimals, always round to the nearest whole number (ones place) unless the directions tell you to do something different.
Sum Sum – the answer to an addition problem. In word problems look for “clues” that tell you to add! How many altogether How many in all
Difference Difference – the answer to a subtraction problem. In word problems look for “clues” that tell you to subtract! How much longer How much more How many more