Max Maths, Year 5, Learn together, Review of decimal and fractional equivalence

In the Max Maths Year 5 curriculum, students revisit the concept of decimal and fractional equivalence, an essential part of their mathematical understanding. The learning material encourages pupils to recall and reinforce their knowledge of how fractions can be represented as decimals. For example, the fraction 1/2 is equivalent to the decimal 0.5, the fraction 1/10 corresponds to the decimal 0.1, and 1/100 is represented by the decimal 0.01. This foundational knowledge helps students make connections between different forms of numerical expressions and understand their use in various mathematical contexts.

The workbook then invites students to engage with a practical exercise titled 'Let's Try It', where they are tasked with matching decimals to their equivalent fractions. This activity serves to strengthen their understanding of the relationship between decimals and fractions. For instance, they will determine what fraction is equivalent to decimals like 0.02 (2/100) or 0.2 (2/10), and which fraction corresponds to the decimal 0.5. By completing these exercises on pages 136 to 137 of their workbook, students will gain confidence in converting and comparing fractional and decimal numbers, an important skill in their mathematical development.