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Year 5
Count tenths in different ways
I can count tenths in different ways.
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Year 5
Count tenths in different ways
I can count tenths in different ways.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Tenths can be counted and represented with place value resources.
- Tenths can be counted and represented as decimals on a number line.
- Tenths can be counted and represented as fractions on a number line.
Keywords
Decimal number - A decimal number has a decimal point followed by digits that show the fractional part.
Decimal point - A decimal point is a small dot used in a number to separate the whole number from the fractional part.
Common misconception
Recording ten tenths as 0.10 rather than 1 or 1.0
Be sure to address this regularly with pupils whilst counting. Demonstrate the regrouping using place value counters to help.
Spending time counting is really important. Counting in multiple ways (dual counting) will help pupils to make connections between numbers in both their decimal or fractional form.
Teacher tip
Licence
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Lesson video
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Starter quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.
The dot that sits on a place value chart between the whole numbers and tenths is called __________.
a decimal
a dividing point
Q2.
One tenth the size of one is __________.
zero
one ten
one hundred
Q3.
Look at the number. What does the six represent?
6 ones
6 tens
6 decimals
Q4.
Write seven tenths as a decimal number.
Q5.
Ten tenths are equivalent to .
Q6.
Match the pictures to the correct value.
0.4
0.1
0.9
0.6
Exit quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.
Write zero point four as a decimal number.
Q2.
Look at the number line. What number is missing?
Q3.
Write, in words, one other way that 0.7 could be represented.
Q4.
Which description of the image is incorrect?
sixteen tenths
one point six
one whole and six tenths
Q5.
Write, as a decimal number, what this Gattegno chart represents.
Q6.
The arrow is pointing to tenths.
