A student says 0.5 is greater than 0.45 because 5 is greater than 4. Is the claim correct?

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Some tasks ask for a solution, while others ask for a critique or explanation. This 5th Grade Math lesson builds the skill Explain methods and critique solutions with a concept card and practice.

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"Mixed review of explanation and critique" is a 5th Grade Math lesson in the Year-end synthesis unit, designed for students around ages 10-11.

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Question

A student says 0.5 is greater than 0.45 because 5 is greater than 4. Is the claim correct?

Accepted Answer

yes, but the explanation should mention place value: 0.5 = 0.50, and 50 hundredths is greater than 45 hundredths.