Mathematics·Fractions·procedural
Decimals and fractions
Solve simple measure and money problems involving fractions and decimals to two decimal places
Suggested ages 8–9
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
- Calculate 1/4 of £3.20
- A rope is 2.5 m long; how much is left after cutting 0.75 m?
- Find 3/10 of 1 kg and express the answer in grams and as a decimal of a kg
Assessment prompt
If a bottle holds 1.5 litres and Decimals and fractions drinks 0.75 litres, can they work out how much is left — and write it as both a decimal and a fraction?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.