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Mathematics·Measurement·procedural

Decimal place value

Convert among different-sized standard measurement units within a given system (e.g. 5 cm to 0.05 m) using decimal notation to up to three decimal places; convert between smaller and larger units of length, mass, volume, and time

Suggested ages 10–11

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Learning journey

Your child is mastering advanced measurement skills — calculating volume and area using formulas, converting between different units of measurement, and solving real-world problems involving length, mass, and capacity.

Evidence of understanding

  • Convert 3,250 g to 3.25 kg using decimal notation
  • Convert 0.45 km to 450 m
  • Explain the relationship between mm, cm, m, and km using powers of 10

Assessment prompt

If Decimal place value needs to convert 5 cm to metres and write the answer as a decimal, can they do it — and also convert 2.45 kg into grams?

Standards alignment

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