Decimals as fractions worksheet

The "Decimals as Fractions" worksheet is a practical and interactive resource, designed to help KS2 students understand the relationship between decimals and fractions. The first activity requires children to use decimal number cards and a representing fractions sheet. Each child is given a decimal number card and is tasked with representing the given decimal as a fraction, thereby reinforcing the concept of equivalence between the two numerical expressions.

Building on this, Activity 2 introduces fraction and decimal cards. Children are asked to convert the number on their fraction card into a decimal, and similarly, to convert the number on their decimal card back into a fraction. This two-way practice ensures that students become comfortable with the conversion process in both directions. In Activity 3, creativity is encouraged as children use large sheets of paper and coloured pens to create informative posters that explain the conversion methods between decimals and fractions. For a more engaging twist, they have the option to write a rap that details the procedures. The final activity, Activity 4, involves a comparative challenge where children are given fraction and decimal cards at random and must determine the largest or smallest numbers amongst them. The objective of these activities is to enable students to confidently read and write decimal numbers as fractions, enhancing their mathematical literacy and understanding.