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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

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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.