Mathematics·Fractions·conceptual
Tenths (age 9+)
Recognise and use thousandths; relate them to tenths, hundredths, and their decimal equivalents (e.g. 1/1000 = 0.001, 35/1000 = 0.035)
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
- Write 0.025 as 25/1000
- Explain that 1 tenth = 100 thousandths
- Place 0.345 on a number line between 0.34 and 0.35
Assessment prompt
If Tenths (age 9+) sees the decimal 0.003, can they write it as a fraction and tell you roughly where it sits on a number line between 0 and 0.01?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.