🎯 Goal
Stop passive reading.
Hunt for the mathematical clues hidden throughout the guide to complete each task.
All answers are hidden at the very end of the guide so you can check your work later.
Flipping Flashcards First
🔍 HUNTING ZONE A — The Decimal Slide
Decimals ⇄ Percents
Fractions, decimals, and percents are simply different representations of the same value.
To switch between decimals and percents, you don't do any difficult math.
You simply slide the decimal point exactly two places.
Decimal → Percent
Slide the decimal point 2 places RIGHT, then add the percent sign.
Examples
Percent → Decimal
Slide the decimal point 2 places LEFT, then remove the percent sign.
Examples
🧗 Reese Scavenger Task 1 — The Slide Check
Study the examples above.
Question 1A
When converting
to a percent, how many places does the decimal move?
👉 Answer: [ A ] places
Question 1B
If you convert
to a decimal, which direction does the decimal move?
👉 Answer: To the [ B ]
Action 1C
Slide the decimal point to complete the conversion.
🔍 HUNTING ZONE B — The Division Gate
Fractions → Decimals
To convert any fraction into a decimal,
treat the fraction bar exactly like a division sign.
Divide:
Numerator ÷ Denominator
Example
🧗 Reese Scavenger Task 2 — The Division Check
Look at
Question 2A
Which number goes inside the division house?
👉 Answer: [ D ]
Action 2B
Use the Benchmark Memory Vault below.
Complete the decimal identity.
📊 Benchmark Memory Vault
Fraction | Decimal | Percent |
0.5 | 50% | |
0.25 | 25% | |
0.75 | 75% | |
0.2 | 20% | |
0.6 | 60% |
🔍 HUNTING ZONE C — The Uniform Strategy
Comparing & Ordering
🚫 Critical Law
Never compare numbers that are wearing different outfits.
If a problem mixes:
- fractions
- decimals
- percents
convert everything into decimals first.
Three-Step Sorting Strategy
1️⃣ Convert
Convert every value into a decimal.
2️⃣ Compare
Compare the decimal values.
3️⃣ Rewrite
Write your final answer using the original forms from the question.
🧗 Reese Scavenger Task 3 — The Sorting Check
Order the following from least to greatest.
Question 3A
What decimal does
represent?
👉 Answer: [ F ]
Question 3B
The correct order is
Why is the answer written as
instead of
?
👉 Answer
Because we always write our final answer using the [ G ] forms given at the beginning of the problem.
🚀 STEP 2 — WATCH
- Khan Academy Guided Learning — Fractions, Decimals & Percents
- Math with Mr. J — Converting Fractions, Decimals & Percents (Watch enough to know what to do — skip around as needed — do not watch the full 40 minutes unless you want to)
🎯 STEP 3 — INDEPENDENT CLEARANCE CHECK
Show all of your work in the spaces provided.
Do not check the Answer Vault until you've completed every problem.
1. Turn the Fraction into a Decimal
Use division.
2. Slide to a Percent
Watch the single-digit placement!
3. Slide to a Decimal
Watch out for three digits!
4. Convert, Compare, and Sort
Convert every value into a decimal first.
Then order the numbers from least to greatest.
Decimal Forms
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Final Sorted Answer
(Use the original forms from the problem.)
🕵️♂️ THE ANSWER VAULT
(Student Self-Check Only — Don't Peek Early!)
🔑 Scavenger Hunt Clue Key
Clue | Answer |
A | 2 |
B | Left |
C | 62.5 |
D | 3 (the numerator goes inside the division house) |
E | 0.2 |
F | 0.48 |
G | Original |
✅ Step 3 Clearance Check Key
1.
2.
Slide the decimal 2 places to the right.
3.
Slide the decimal 2 places to the left.
4.
Convert each value into a decimal.
Compare the decimal values.
Rewrite your final answer using the original forms.