Mathematics·Measurement·procedural
Decimal place value
Convert among different-sized standard measurement units within a given system (e.g. 5 cm to 0.05 m) using decimal notation to up to three decimal places; convert between smaller and larger units of length, mass, volume, and time
Suggested ages 10–11
Learning journey
Your child is mastering advanced measurement skills — calculating volume and area using formulas, converting between different units of measurement, and solving real-world problems involving length, mass, and capacity.
Evidence of understanding
- Convert 3,250 g to 3.25 kg using decimal notation
- Convert 0.45 km to 450 m
- Explain the relationship between mm, cm, m, and km using powers of 10
Assessment prompt
If Decimal place value needs to convert 5 cm to metres and write the answer as a decimal, can they do it — and also convert 2.45 kg into grams?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.