Max Maths, Year 6, Learn together, Fractions and equivalent decimals

In the "Max Maths" curriculum for Year 6, students explore the relationship between fractions and their equivalent decimal forms. A helpful table is presented to illustrate common fractions alongside their decimal counterparts, providing a clear reference for students to understand how fractions translate into decimals. For instance, the fraction 1/100 is equivalent to the decimal 0.01, while 1/10 corresponds to 0.1, and so on. This table includes other fractions such as 1/5, 1/4, 1/2, and 3/4, which are equivalent to 0.2, 0.25, 0.5, and 0.75 respectively.

Students are encouraged to use this table to determine the decimal equivalents for other fractions not listed. For example, to find the decimal equivalent of 3/5, they can convert it to 6/10, which is the same as 0.6. Similarly, for 9/10, since 1/10 is equal to 0.1, multiplying by 9 gives 0.9 as the decimal equivalent. The lesson continues with exercises where students apply their knowledge to find decimal equivalents for fractions such as 11/100, 4/5, 7/10, 7/100, 2/5, 3/10, and 28/100. These activities help reinforce their understanding of the relationship between fractions and decimals, a fundamental concept in mathematics.