Mathematics·Fractions·procedural
Decimal place value (age 9+)
Round decimals with two decimal places to the nearest whole number and to one decimal place
Suggested ages 9–10
Learning journey
Your child is exploring fractions, decimals, and percentages — understanding how they relate to each other, adding and subtracting fractions, and solving real-world problems involving these concepts.
Evidence of understanding
- Round 3.47 to the nearest whole number (3) and to 1 d.p. (3.5)
- Round 12.95 to 1 d.p. (13.0) and explain the boundary case
- Estimate 4.83 + 2.17 by rounding each to the nearest whole number
Assessment prompt
If Decimal place value (age 9+) measures a length as 4.67 m, can they round it to the nearest whole metre — and also to the nearest tenth of a metre?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.