Mathematics·Fractions·language
Decimal & Percent Notation
Read, write, and use decimal and percentage notation correctly — decimal, decimal point, tenths, hundredths, thousandths, percentage, per cent, % symbol, convert, terminating decimal — and understand the relationships between fractions, decimals, and percentages as three ways of expressing the same value
Suggested ages 8–11
Learning journey
Your child is developing a deeper understanding of fractions and decimals — learning to add and subtract fractions, convert between fractions and decimals, and use them to solve practical problems involving measurements and money.
Evidence of understanding
- Read and write decimal numbers correctly, identifying the value of each digit (ones, tenths, hundredths)
- Use the % symbol correctly and explain that per cent means 'out of 100'
- Convert between simple fractions, decimals, and percentages (e.g. 1/2 = 0.5 = 50%) and explain why they are equal
Assessment prompt
If Decimal & Percent Notation saw '0.5' and '50%' written down, could they explain that they both mean the same amount — and write them as a fraction too?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.