Max Maths, Year 4, Try it, Tenths (2)

In the Max Maths Year 4 curriculum, students explore the concept of tenths and their place in the decimal system. In a particular exercise, they are tasked with reading descriptions of decimal numbers and placing the digits in a place-value chart. For instance, when given the description where 'the six is in the Ones place, the four is in the Tenths place, and the five is in the Tens place', students must correctly identify and write the numbers in their respective columns in the chart. This exercise is designed to help students understand the positions of Ones, Tenths, and Tens in decimal numbers, reinforcing their understanding of the decimal place value system.

The practice section of the lesson further consolidates their knowledge by asking students to convert fractions into decimals. Simple fractions with denominators of ten are provided, and students must write the equivalent decimal form. For example, 1/10 becomes 0.1, and 4/10 becomes 0.4. Additionally, they are asked to reverse the process, converting decimal numbers into fractions or mixed numbers. The examples given include 'Four point six' which translates to 4 6/10, and 'Zero point two' which is the same as 2/10. These exercises are designed to build confidence in working with decimals and fractions, showing the relationship between the two. The workbook pages 155 to 157 provide further practice and reinforcement of these concepts.