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Real World Math: Decimals

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The video titled "Real World Math: Decimals" explores the concept of decimals and their practical applications. The narrator explains that decimals are numbers based on the number 10, pivotal for representing fractional quantities and making calculations more straightforward. Key educational concepts covered include place value, conversion of fractions to decimals, and practical examples illustrating the ease of using decimals in everyday scenarios, such as measuring distance and dealing with finances. Part of the "Real World Math" series.

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Runtime: 4 minutes 58 seconds

Topic: Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Science
Subtopic: Critical Thinking, Mathematics, Problem Solving
Grade/Interest Level: 5 - 8
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Release Year: 2016
Producer/Distributor: Mazzarella Media
Series: Real World Math
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Closeup of an open green eye with a purple colored contact lens, black mascara on the eyelashes, and black eyeliner on the top lid. Caption. With several special properties.

Centered, front view of the Taj Mahal. A dashed white line is overlaid down the center, with an arrow and the word "Axis" overlaid and pointing to it. A white rectangle overlay is around one of the pillars on the left. Caption. 1 side is a reflection of the other side.

Top side view of a pizza with cheese, red sauce, and Canadian bacon on a large stainless steel pizza spatula over a gray background. Caption. Most likely, family or friends ate the rest of the pizza.

Several ocean going sailboats docked with sails down is in front of a street lined with multi-story buildings with many windows and pitched roofs. Caption. The city of Copenhagen in Denmark is at sea level.

Top side view of a pizza with cheese, red sauce, and Canadian bacon on a large stainless steel pizza spatula over a gray background.

White background with faint gray gridlines and math equation that reads, "23 and seven eighths equals 23.875." A big red arrow points at and labels the decimal point. Caption. Fractional quantities, such as 23 or seven eighths.