Decimals - Tenths and Hundredths - Worksheet

The worksheet on decimals focuses on helping children understand tenths and hundredths, with a variety of exercises designed to solidify these concepts. Initially, students are introduced to these fractions using a hundred square, which visually represents the relationship between tenths and hundredths. For example, they learn that ten hundredths are equivalent to one tenth. To further aid comprehension, concrete manipulatives like Base 10 blocks may be used. Students are tasked with completing tables and shading in sections of the hundred square to represent tenths, reinforcing their grasp of how to partition fractions into tenths and hundredths.

As the children progress, they are challenged with reasoning and problem-solving tasks that delve deeper into the concept of tenths and hundredths. They fill in tables, sometimes in non-sequential order, and explain in their own words what a tenth and a hundredth represent, often using examples to illustrate their understanding. Additionally, the worksheet includes scenarios where students must determine the accuracy of statements regarding the equivalence of hundredths to tenths. For instance, they explore whether 60 hundredths is the same as 6 tenths or if 6 hundredths equates to 60 tenths, using their knowledge to justify their answers. These activities are aimed at developing both fluency and precision in recognising and working with decimal fractions.