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Decimals

Decimals

Course modified date: 8 Jun 2022

Learn about decimals and understanding the use of decimal place values and digits. This course is ideal for intermediate learners.

Introduction

Decimal numbers break down whole numbers into smaller parts. They always have a decimal point.
The decimal point separates the whole numbers from parts of whole numbers.
The two digits after the decimal point are tenths and hundredths.
The breakdown of a decimal is as follows:

Tens, Units (ones), Decimal Point, Tenths, Hundredths

You will learn 

  1. Understand the use of decimal place values and digits
  2. Understand how zero is used as a placeholder for decimal numbers
  3. Be able to use decimals in different contexts
  4. Be able to write decimals in word and digit form
  5. Be able to compare the size of decimals

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