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- Year 5
Compare and order decimal numbers with hundredths
I can compare and order decimal numbers with hundredths.
- Year 5
Compare and order decimal numbers with hundredths
I can compare and order decimal numbers with hundredths.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- To compare two numbers, you compare digits with the same place value, starting with the largest place-value digit
- If the whole numbers and tenths are the same, look at the value of the hundredths digit to compare and order
Keywords
Compare - When you compare, you look for similarities and differences in an object or value.
Place value - The value of a digit in a number based on where it is placed.
Order - Putting numbers or objects in position based on a set rule.
Ascending - When items are arranged from smallest to largest.
Descending - When items are arranged from largest to smallest.
Common misconception
A number with more digits after the decimal point is greater than a number with fewer digits.
Create the numbers using place value counters or base 10 blocks and re-iterate the magnitude of each digit within the number.
To help you plan your year 5 maths lesson on: Compare and order decimal numbers with hundredths, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 5 maths lesson on: Compare and order decimal numbers with hundredths, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Here are some wholes and tenths. What decimal number is represented by this image?

Q2.Match the symbol to the correct description.
Equals -
=
Greater than -
>
Less than -
<
Q3.Compare the following numbers using < > =.

Q4.Write $$ 4\frac{3}{10} $$ as a decimal.
Q5.Write $$ 4\frac{3}{100} $$ as a decimal.
Q6.Tick the numbers that represent this image?

Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Tick the symbol that represents less than.

Q2.Tick the image that represents 2.41



Q3.Tick the number that is larger than 3.52
Q4.Tick the correct explanation for the image.
