4th Grade Math
Fractions, decimals, and geometric concepts for fourth grade students.
Practical Applications
Money Matters: Decimals in Everyday Life
Decimals and Dollars
Money uses decimals to show amounts less than one dollar (cents). Understanding decimals helps you shop smart and make change.
- \$1.25 is one dollar and twenty-five cents
- Adding and subtracting prices to know how much you spend or save
Why Is This Useful?
Decimals help you count money, make purchases, and manage your allowance!
Tips
- Always line up the decimal points when adding or subtracting money
- Double-check your change at the store
Examples
Adding \$2.50 and \$1.75 to find the total cost.
Counting out $0.50, $0.20, and \$0.05 to pay for a snack.