Mathematics
Fractions
Conceptual
7–8 yrs
Tenths
十分之几
Description
Count up and down in tenths; recognise that tenths arise from dividing an object into 10 equal parts and from dividing one-digit numbers or quantities by 10
Mastery Evidence
- Count: one tenth, two tenths, three tenths … up to ten tenths (one whole)
- Show that dividing a shape into 10 equal parts gives tenths
- Explain that 3 ÷ 10 = 3/10
Assessment Prompt
If your child splits a chocolate bar with 10 equal pieces, can they tell you each piece is one tenth — and count up from 1/10 to 10/10 in order?