When you compare, you look for similarities and differences in an object or value.

You can order numbers by putting them in a place based on a set rule.

The value of a digit in a number based on where it is placed is known as place value.

Ascending order is when items are arranged from smallest to largest.

Descending order is when items are arranged from largest to smallest.

Compare and order decimal numbers with tenths

Maths

 In this unit pupils will describe represent and order tenths as a decimal fraction. They will round a decimal number with tenths to the nearest whole number. In the future unit pupils will identify hundredths as part of a whole and describe and represent hundredths as a decimal fraction. They will compare and order decimal numbers with hundredths.

In the prior unit pupils explained the relationship between multiplying and dividing a number by 10 and multiples of 10.  In this unit pupils will describe, represent and order tenths as a decimal fraction. They will round a decimal number with tenths to the nearest whole number.

Understand tenths as part of a whole, represent and calculate mentally

Write down the symbol that shows greater than.

Select the three numbers that would make the statement correct.

Select the three numbers that could make this statement correct. 3.2 < __________ < 4.2

Which description of the number does not match the picture?

Look at the number line. Tick the missing numbers.

What number is the arrow pointing to? Give your answer as a decimal number.

Write the following number as a decimal number.

The image shows four mixed numbers labelled A to D. Match the decimal numbers to the mixed numbers.

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Compare and order decimal numbers with tenths

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.