Decimals and Percentages - Understanding Thousandths - Worksheet

This worksheet invites children to deepen their understanding of thousandths, a concept that builds on their previous knowledge of tenths and hundredths. Through a variety of exercises, students are encouraged to explore thousandths using both concrete and pictorial representations. The activities are designed to help students visualise and convert these tiny fractions into decimal form. For instance, they will use base 10 models to determine the value of decimals, matching each visual representation with the correct decimal number. The worksheet also challenges students to complete a table by expressing decimals in different formats, such as words, base 10 representations, and expanded form, enhancing their fluency and precision with decimals.

In addition to recognising the base 10 equivalents of whole numbers, tenths, hundredths, and thousandths, the children are tasked with applying multiples of base 10 to represent decimals accurately. They will match models to the correct decimal numbers, including complex ones like "2 wholes, 6 tenths, 4 hundredths, and 7 thousandths." The worksheet also prompts students to convert decimals to fractions and vice versa, further solidifying their understanding of the relationship between these two numerical expressions. With a focus on reasoning and problem-solving, the worksheet provides a comprehensive approach to mastering the intricacies of thousandths, ensuring students are well-prepared for more advanced mathematical concepts.