Converting Fractions to Terminating Decimals Using Visual Representations

In this lesson, students learn how to convert fractions to terminating decimals using visual representations. They explore the concept of terminating decimals and understand that not all fractions can be represented as terminating decimals. Through a real-life example of investors sharing profits, students use a hundredths grid to visually divide the money and determine the decimal value each investor receives. They also learn to locate the decimal equivalent of one eighth on a decimal number line. This lesson helps students develop a deeper understanding of fractions and decimals through hands-on visualizations.