This Interpret, Compare & Represent Decimals: Tenths, Hundredths & Thousandths Assessment evaluates students' understanding of decimal place value, including interpreting, comparing, ordering, rounding, and applying decimals in real-world contexts. Students will demonstrate their ability to work with numbers with more than two decimal places, justify their reasoning, and use number lines for representation. The assessment challenges their comprehension of decimal relationships and their application in practical problem-solving scenarios.

In addition to the assessment task, this resource includes a marking rubric to support clear and consistent evaluation of your students’ understanding. A blank rubric is also included, should you wish to create your own.

How to Complete:

1. Students begin by identifying the place value of specific digits in given decimal numbers.
2. Students write decimals in expanded form to show their understanding of place value.
3. Students compare and order decimal numbers using inequality symbols and sequencing.
4. Students round decimals to the nearest tenth, hundredth, and thousandth.
5. Students place decimal numbers correctly on a number line, considering intervals and spacing.
6. Finally, students apply their knowledge of decimals to real-world problems involving money, measurement, and scientific data.

Additional Tips:

1. Pre-Assessment Review: Review decimal content and concepts related to place value and problem solving to ensure students feel confident before beginning the task.
2. Use Number Lines: Encourage students to sketch number lines to assist with ordering and placement tasks.

Extension Ideas:

1. Self-Assessment: Have students use the rubric to evaluate their own work and reflect on areas for improvement.
2. Challenge Questions: Ask students to create their own decimal problems, including comparisons, rounding, and number line tasks, to extend their learning.
3. Real-World Applications: Encourage students to research real-life examples of decimals, such as sports statistics or financial transactions, and explain how decimals are used.

This resource is part of our Year 5 Maths Unit – Decimals: Tenths, Hundredths & Thousandths.