Support students in developing their understanding of decimals and measurement with this engaging set of activities covering comparison, ordering, and unit conversion.

This resource includes a variety of tasks that encourage students to apply their knowledge of decimals in real-world contexts, including measuring length, volume, and mass.

What’s included

Decimal comparison tasks using greater than, less than and equal to
Ordering decimal numbers from smallest to largest
Measurement activities for length (mm, cm, m)
Volume conversion tasks (ml, cl, L)
Mass conversion tasks (mg, g, kg)
Open-ended tables for recording and analysing results

How it works

Students compare and order decimal values before applying their understanding to measurement tasks. For example, page 1 includes real-world comparisons such as animal weights and ordering decimal numbers .

Subsequent pages guide students through measuring and converting units, encouraging them to identify patterns and relationships between units.

Perfect for

Maths lessons (Years 4–6)
Decimal understanding and fluency
Measurement and unit conversion
Independent work or small group tasks

Key features

Combines decimals with real-world measurement contexts
Encourages reasoning and pattern recognition
Open-ended tasks promote discussion and deeper thinking
Easy to implement with minimal preparation