Mathematics·Fractions·conceptual
Decimals and fractions (age 10+)
Associate a fraction with division and calculate decimal fraction equivalents for simple fractions (e.g. 3/8 = 0.375); recall and use equivalences between simple fractions, decimals, and percentages in different contexts
Suggested ages 10–11
Learning journey
Your child is mastering advanced fraction operations — adding, subtracting, and multiplying fractions with different denominators, dividing with fractions, and solving real-world problems using visual models and mathematical reasoning.
Evidence of understanding
- Convert 3/8 to 0.375 by dividing 3 ÷ 8
- State that 1/5 = 0.2 = 20% from memory
- Use fraction–decimal–percentage equivalences to compare 30%, 1/3, and 0.35 and put them in order
Assessment prompt
If Decimals and fractions (age 10+) sees 3/8 written on a worksheet, can they convert it to a decimal — and also say roughly what percentage that is?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.