Decimals - Tenths and Hundredths - Starter

In a series of mathematical exercises aimed at Year 4 students during their Spring Term, the focus is on understanding decimals, specifically tenths and hundredths. The 'Fluent in Four' revision section encourages quick thinking and problem-solving. One question prompts students to identify what fraction of a shape is shaded blue, and the answer is presented as a fraction of ten. Another task challenges students to determine the numerical change between a starting number and its resulting value, with an example showing an increase of 500 to move from one hundred and forty-five to six hundred and forty-five. The exercises also delve into practical applications of division with money, asking students to calculate half of £6 and 80 pennies, which would result in £3 and 40 pennies for Ron's brother.

The revision continues with subtraction problems, where students need to work out the difference between large numbers. For example, they must subtract 958 from 9,867 and perform a similar calculation with another set of numbers, enhancing their understanding of place value and subtraction. These exercises are designed to build fluency and confidence in dealing with decimals and fractions, as well as to improve their mental arithmetic skills. The questions are structured in a way that not only tests the students' numerical abilities but also encourages them to explain their reasoning, thereby deepening their comprehension of the mathematical concepts involved.