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Sylvan’s elementary school math programs will improve your child’s understanding of decimals.

At Sylvan, our individualized math programs will make a big difference in your child's academic performance. Contact us today to find out how we can help your elementary school student master the following grade level decimal skills...and more!

Third grade
Fourth grade
Fifth grade

Third Grade

• Model and write a decimal for a shaded region representing tenths and/or wholes plus tenths
• Model and write a decimal for a shaded region representing hundredths
• Relate fractions to decimals
• Add or subtract decimals to the hundredths place with the same number of decimal places

Fourth Grade

• Understand the place value and identify the value of each digit for decimals to the hundredths place
• Read and write decimals to the hundredths place
• Identify the greater or lesser of two decimals
• Compare and order decimals to the hundredths place
• Write the decimal equivalent of a fraction with a denominator of 100
• Round decimals to the nearest whole number
• Add and subtract decimals to the hundredths place

Fifth Grade

• Identify the place value for decimals for tenths, hundredths, and thousandths
• Write the word name for a decimal and vice versa
• Order decimals to the thousandths
• Write the decimal equivalent of a fraction with a denominator of 1,000
• Round decimals to the nearest whole number, tenth, or hundredth
• Add decimals to the thousandths with and without regrouping
• Multiply a decimal by a whole number
• Multiply or divide a decimal by multiples of 10, 100, and 1,000
• Multiply a decimal by a decimal
• Multiply a whole number by a fraction
• Multiply mixed numbers

At Sylvan, we'll build the skills, habits and attitudes your child needs to master decimals in elementary school. Contact us to learn more today!