This micro-credential will allow you to introduce the concept that numbers can be represented in different ways. You will learn about the relationship between fractions and decimals by using the number line as a tool to compare fraction and decimal values. You will also review research on formative assessment to learn how you can use a variety of methods to check student understanding and increase student achievement. The intended audience for this micro-credential is all Elementary Math Teachers and the difficulty is low. This micro-credential is grounded in research from the What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) Practice Guide: Teaching Math to Young Children and Organizing Instruction and Study to Improve Student Learning and the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE).