Decimals made simple

Do you dread decimals? Don't! Our Decimals made simple learning pack aims to take you through every aspect of primary-school decimal learning, from using decimal notation in money and measurements to converting fractions to decimals and rounding decimals to the nearest whole number. As well as a year-by-year guide to what your child learns you'll be able to complete 35 worksheets with your child to help them put their decimals knowledge into practice. And why not end a study session with a quick decimal game? Use the number spinner provided to try your hand at making the biggest (or smallest) decimal number, or speed-racing some decimal multiplication or division.

What you'll find in your copy of Decimals made simple:

• The beginner's guide to decimals
• A year-by-year plan of how your child will be taught decimals at school in KS2
• A glossary to remind you of the correct terms
• Teachers’ tips for teaching decimals
• 35 worksheets and two printable games to help your child put their learning into practice

Working through the pack with your child will ensure that they feel confident:

• Understanding decimal fractions
• Converting metres to centimetres
• Using decimal notation with money
• Matching fractions and decimals
• Ordering decimals
• Using the column method to add and subtract decimals
• Converting fractions to decimals
• Rounding decimals to the nearest whole number