Decimals - Hundredths as Decimals - Planning

In a Year 4 mathematics lesson focused on understanding hundredths as decimals, students delve into the world of fractions and decimals. The lesson aims to build on the previous knowledge of tenths, with a new emphasis on hundredths. Students are introduced to key vocabulary such as 'decimal', 'decimal point', 'place value holder', 'tenths', 'hundredths', 'base 10', 'number line', and 'sequences'. They are encouraged to use a place value chart and base 10 blocks to visually grasp the concept of hundredths, understanding that it represents one part of a whole divided into 100 equal parts. The lesson uses a variety of resources, including worksheets and presentations, to help students write hundredths as both decimals and fractions and to represent these using concrete and pictorial methods.

During the lesson, students are engaged in activities that require them to represent hundredths in multiple ways: visually, verbally, as fractions, and as decimals. They also engage in partner discussions, reasoning tasks, and independent work with differentiated worksheets tailored to their level of understanding. These activities challenge them to think critically and clarify their understanding of decimals and fractions. At the end of the lesson, students reflect on what they have learned, the skills they have used and found challenging, and what they will remember going forward. The lesson plan is designed to cater to different levels of achievement, from working towards the expected level to reaching greater depth, ensuring that each child can progress at their own pace and consolidate their understanding of hundredths as decimals.