Max Maths, Year 4, Learn together, Hundredths (4)

In a Year 4 mathematics class, students are exploring the concept of hundredths within decimal numbers, using a place-value chart to gain a clearer understanding. The chart is a visual aid that helps students see where each digit in a decimal number fits in terms of ones, tenths, and hundredths. For instance, the number zero point zero seven is broken down on the chart as '0' in the ones column, '0' in the tenths column, and '7' in the hundredths column, effectively showing that the number consists of zero ones, zero tenths, and seven hundredths. This representation helps students understand that the number is equivalent to seven out of one hundred, or 7/100.

As the lesson progresses, students analyse different decimal numbers, such as zero point one eight, four point zero nine, five point two eight, eight point five one, and sixty-two point three six. Each number is dissected on the place-value chart, demonstrating the value of each digit in its respective place. For example, the number five point two eight is shown as '5' in the ones place, '2' in the tenths place, and '8' in the hundredths place, which translates to five ones, two tenths, and eight hundredths, or a total of 5 and 28/100. This exercise helps children grasp the concept of hundredths and their role in forming decimal numbers, laying the groundwork for understanding more complex decimal places and operations in the future.