Represent the value of a digit in decimals through the thousandths using expanded notation and numerals.
Aligned tasks under 5.2A balance fluency and reasoning so students can explain decisions about Place Value to Thousandths.
TEKS 5.2A provides a clear foundation for continued study of Place Value to Thousandths in future grades.
Start with concrete or familiar examples, connect to prior knowledge, model a clear process, and provide checks for understanding aligned to 5.2A.
Standard 5.2A describes the essential skills and understandings for Place Value to Thousandths in Grade 5. It clarifies the learning outcomes and what successful work looks like.
It lays groundwork for the next grade by deepening accuracy and flexibility with Place Value to Thousandths, so students can tackle more complex problems later.
Use short exit tickets and tasks where students explain decisions, show multiple representations, or justify answers—directly aligned to 5.2A.
