Max Maths, Year 4, Learn together, Tenths (3)

In the Max Maths curriculum for Year 4, students are introduced to the concept of tenths as part of their exploration of decimal numbers. The lesson, 'Tenths (3)', teaches children how to represent decimal numbers using a place-value chart, which is a fundamental skill in understanding decimals. The chart is divided into columns, with the 'Ones' or 'Units' column on the left, followed by a decimal point, and then the 'Tenths' column on the right. Students learn to place the correct number in each column to represent a given decimal.

For instance, the number 'Two point one' is broken down as 2 in the Ones column and 1 in the Tenths column, written as 2.1. Similarly, 'Eight point six' is represented with 8 in the Ones column and 6 in the Tenths column, making it 8.6. More complex numbers like 'Twelve point four' and 'Thirty-five point seven' are also illustrated, showing that numbers in the Tens column can be included in the chart for larger values. 'Twelve point four' is shown with 1 in the Tens column, 2 in the Ones column, and 4 in the Tenths column, while 'Thirty-five point seven' is represented with 3 in the Tens column, 5 in the Ones column, and 7 in the Tenths column. This visual representation on the place-value chart helps students understand the position and value of each digit in a decimal number. They are encouraged to practice these skills further on workbook pages 153 to 154.