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Decimal place value (age 8+)

Compare numbers with the same number of decimal places up to two decimal places

Suggested ages 8–9

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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

  • Order 0.45, 0.54, 0.39 from smallest to largest
  • Compare 3.72 and 3.27 using place-value reasoning
  • Place three two-decimal-place numbers on a number line in order

Assessment prompt

If Decimal place value (age 8+) is comparing two prices — £4.75 and £4.57 — can they tell you which is more expensive without using a calculator?

Standards alignment

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