Tenths and hundredths as fractions and decimals.
Decimals introduces fourth graders to tenths and hundredths as decimals. Kids connect decimals to fractions, place them on a number line and compare them, using money and measuring as friendly real-world examples.
Math course · Grade 4
Decimals · Learning goals
Write tenths and hundredths as decimals, place decimals on a number line, and compare decimals.
Why it matters
Prices, sports times and measurements all use decimals, so kids meet them every day.
Seeing that 0.3 is 3/10 helps kids understand both decimals and fractions better.
Kids learn that 0.5 is greater than 0.25, even though 25 is bigger than 5.
Inside Decimals
A short read-aloud lesson first, then hands-on games and a quiz to lock it in.
Step 1 · Lesson
A short read-aloud lesson in 4 steps, with pictures and worked examples.
Step 2 · Game
Write the fraction as a decimal. (6 problems)
Step 3 · Game
What decimal is at the red point? (6 problems)
Step 4 · Game
Pick the bigger decimal. (6 problems)
Step 5 · Game
Add the fractions. Type the answer as a fraction out of 100. (6 problems)
Lesson preview
This is the real lesson text your child hears, read aloud by a friendly voice.
A decimal is another way to write a fraction with 10 or 100 on the bottom. 3/10 = 0.3.
Hundredths have two places after the point: 45/100 = 0.45.
Type a decimal with the point key: 0 . 7 for seven tenths.
Compare decimals place by place: 0.6 > 0.45 because 6 tenths beats 4 tenths.
For parents
Learning sticks best when kids use it in real life. Here are simple ideas from this course.
Compare prices in a grocery flyer. Ask your child which is more, $2.45 or $2.5, and why the decimal point matters.
Practice
Real questions from Decimals. Try them with your child, then tap to see the answer.
Question 1
0.45
Question 2
0.1
Question 3
19/100
The full course has 24 questions with instant feedback, stars and rewards. Create a free account to play them all.
Decimals · Questions from parents
Decimals is a grade 4 math course for kids ages 9–10. That is Year 5 maths in the UK and Year 4 in Australia. It also works well for review in the next grade, or as a challenge for a confident younger learner.
Write tenths and hundredths as decimals, place decimals on a number line, and compare decimals. Along the way they practice: Fraction to Decimal; Decimals on a Line; Compare Decimals; Tenths + Hundredths.
About 10 minutes in total, split into 4 short levels. Most kids finish it over two or three sessions. Progress is saved, so they can stop any time and pick up where they left off.
Decimals is part of SkillBloom Premium, which unlocks every course in every subject. Each subject also has free courses, so your child can try SkillBloom before you decide.
No. Every lesson has a friendly read-aloud voice, questions are read aloud too, and the pictures help kids follow along. Confident readers can turn the voice off.
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