Mathematics·Fractions·procedural
Decimal place value (age 8+)
Compare numbers with the same number of decimal places up 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
- 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
No external standards are linked to this topic.