What are decimals?
Decimals are numbers that include a decimal point to show values smaller than one. They are used to represent parts of a whole, like money (e.g., R3.50), measurements (e.g., 1.75 meters), and precise calculations in math. Decimals help us work with fractions in an easier way and are important for everyday tasks like shopping, cooking, and measuring.
Who is the course suitable for?
This course is suitable for students in grades 4 to 7 or anyone who wants to improve their understanding of decimals.
How does the course work?
This course includes 6 different categories. Each category has a variation of topics and each category requires a specific amount of time to complete. After a lesson students will be able to refine their skills by using Google Classroom with the support of their tutor. Students will also be able to go back and review important notes from completed lessons.
How do I dedicate a specific topic within my package?
You will be able to designate the hours included in your package to certain topics.
How much time should be dedicated to a topic or a category?
Depending on the student, the amount of time needed will vary. As your lessons progress, your tutor will guide you on when it is okay to move on to the next topic and will work with you to adjust based on your individual needs and progress.
Before starting the course you will be consulted via a Skype video call so that I can:
1. Learn more about you.
2. Show you how to use/set up Google Classroom and Khan Academy.
3. Help you set lesson topics, dates, times, and achievable goals.
4. Allow you to become more comfortable within the online learning environment.
What do I need to learn online?
Learning online is effective and convenient. It's most likely that you already have:
1. An internet connection with a speed of 10mbps.
2. A computer or laptop.
3. A webcam (preferred, but not necessary).
4. A comfortable spot in your home.
5. An email address.
What are the 6 sub-categories within orders of operations?
How can they help me? What will I learn?
1. Understanding Decimals
Understanding what decimals are and how they relate to whole numbers and fractions is the first step to using them correctly in everyday life and math.
Each Topic Will Teach You:
What are decimals, and how are they related to whole numbers and fractions?
Place value in decimal numbers (tenths, hundredths, thousandths).
Reading and writing decimals.
2. Comparing and Ordering Decimals
Knowing how to compare decimals helps with real-world decisions, like understanding prices, measurements, and statistics.
Each Topic Will Teach You:
How to compare decimal values.
Ordering decimals from smallest to largest.
Using number lines for decimal placement.
3. Converting Between Fractions and Decimals
Fractions and decimals are two ways of expressing the same value. Learning to switch between them makes math easier and more flexible.
Each Topic Will Teach You:
Understanding the relationship between fractions and decimals.
How to convert fractions into decimals and vice versa.
Common decimal-fraction conversions (e.g., 1/2 = 0.5, 3/4 = 0.75).
4. Rounding Decimals
Rounding makes numbers simpler to work with, especially when estimating costs, measurements, and calculations in daily life.
Each Topic Will Teach You:
Why rounding is useful in real life.
How to round decimals to the nearest whole number, tenth, or hundredth.
5. Decimal Operations
Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing decimals is essential for handling money, measurements, and advanced math problems.
Each Topic Will Teach You:
Adding and subtracting decimals.
Multiplying and dividing decimals.
Understanding decimal placement in calculations.
6. Applying Decimals in Real Life
Decimals appear in real-world scenarios like shopping, cooking, and measuring—making them a valuable skill beyond the classroom.
Each Topic Will Teach You:
Using decimals in money and financial transactions.
Measuring lengths, weights, and capacities with decimals
Solving word problems involving decimals.