Decimals - Compare Decimals - Starter

The 'Fluent in Four' revision activity is designed for Year 4 students to practice their understanding of decimals and their place values. The exercise begins with a series of calculations involving the addition, subtraction, and comparison of fractions, encouraging students to become comfortable with common denominators and fraction arithmetic. They are then prompted to engage in a counting exercise where they repeatedly subtract a given number from their starting point nine times to determine the final number they arrive at. This activity helps reinforce their subtraction skills and their ability to sequence numbers.

Another key component of the activity is understanding the value of underlined digits in decimal numbers. Students are asked to identify the value of a specific digit within a decimal, such as the hundredths place in the number 1.48. To aid in this, they are encouraged to use a place value chart, which visually represents ones, tenths, and hundredths, providing a clear framework for grasping the concept of decimal places. Additionally, bar models are introduced as a visual tool to help students with their calculations, further supporting their comprehension of decimals and their comparative values.