Students learn the difference between terminating and recurring decimals and how to convert a recurring decimal to a simplified fraction using algebra.  As learning progresses they consider dividing fractions by tens and hundreds to convert more complex decimals.

Differentiated Learning Objectives

• All students should be able to convert a decimal that recurs in the tenths column to a simplified fraction.
• Most students should be able to convert a decimal that recurs in the tenths or hundredths column to a simplified fraction.
• Some students should be able to convert any recurring decimal to a fraction in its simplified form.

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