Mathematics·Fractions·conceptual
Tenths
Count up and down in tenths; recognise that tenths arise from dividing an object into 10 equal parts and from dividing one-digit numbers or quantities by 10
Suggested ages 7–8
Learning journey
Your child is discovering fractions as parts of a whole — understanding halves, thirds, and quarters, placing fractions on number lines, and beginning to add and subtract simple fractions.
Evidence of understanding
- Count: one tenth, two tenths, three tenths … up to ten tenths (one whole)
- Show that dividing a shape into 10 equal parts gives tenths
- Explain that 3 ÷ 10 = 3/10
Assessment prompt
If Tenths splits a chocolate bar with 10 equal pieces, can they tell you each piece is one tenth — and count up from 1/10 to 10/10 in order?
Standards alignment
Ma/KS2/Y3/F/1GB · uk-nc-2013
Count in tenths
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 2