Decimals

Over the next couple of weeks in maths we are going to be looking at fractions, decimals and percentages and their connection to each other.  This week we'll be focusing mostly on decimals.
The most important thing to remember is that decimals, fractions and percentages are all parts of a whole thing  - not the whole apple or chocolate bar or pizza - just parts of them.
Here's a couple of video clips we'll be watching during class. You might like to watch them and get an idea of what you'll be learning this week.  Decimals are used all the time in everyday life. Have a discussion with your parents and see how many ways you can think of where decimals are used....