Expand It

Worksheet Description

This worksheet presents a list of decimal numbers and provides a space for students to write each one in expanded form. Expanded form is a way of writing numbers to show the value of each digit; for decimals, this means expressing each digit as a fraction of ten, hundred, thousand, and so on, depending on its position relative to the decimal point. There are fifteen questions on the worksheet, each with a unique decimal that students are to rewrite in this expanded notation. The layout is simple and clear, with ample space for students to write their answers.

The purpose of this worksheet is to teach students how to break down decimals into their component parts, showing the value of each digit. By converting decimals to their expanded form, students gain a deeper understanding of the base-ten number system and how decimals represent fractions of whole numbers. This exercise helps students to better visualize and conceptualize the value of digits in different decimal places, which is a fundamental skill for understanding more advanced mathematical operations. It also enhances their ability to perform decimal arithmetic by reinforcing the concept of place value.