Using base ten resources for decimal numbers.

How to show 3 and 3 tenths as a decimal with base ten resources

We are always using practical resources in class as by seeing and touching our maths equipment it helps us to understand the mathematical ideas. When we were thinking about decimal numbers and how they link in with fractions we found it very useful to place the base ten resources on a place value grid. It meant we were able to see the digits and how they related to the units and the tenths.
Putting the decimal point in the correct place is very important as 3.3 can soon become 33 or even 0.33 if you are not careful.

Showing 3 and 6 tenths as a decimal with base ten resources