Comparing and ordering decimals
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A clear, scaffolded approach to comparing and ordering decimals that takes the guesswork out of place value for upper KS2 and KS3 students.
What's included
- Worked example with visual support showing how to line up decimal points and compare place value columns
- 16 practice questions covering ascending and descending order with two to three decimal places
- Answers included for quick marking and self-assessment or peer assessment.
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How to use this resource
For KS2 children working on place value and decimals, this worksheet provides essential scaffolding. Use the worked example for whole-class teaching, then set children off on the practice questions independently or in pairs. The progression from hundredths to thousandths makes it ideal for mixed-ability settings – you can direct children to the questions that match their confidence level.
At KS3, this resource works brilliantly as a retrieval practice tool or intervention material for students who need to consolidate their understanding of decimal place value. The clear structure means students can work through it independently for lesson starters, homework or catch-up sessions. It's also useful for identifying specific misconceptions around comparing tenths versus hundredths, which often resurface when working with more complex numbers.
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