Year 4 Maths Lesson Plan: Fractions and Decimals
Free Year 4 maths lesson plan on fractions, decimals, and the link between them. Tenths, hundredths, equivalents, and rounding to the nearest whole number.
Learning objective
I can recognise tenths and hundredths as decimals and identify equivalent fractions and decimals.
Key vocabulary
- decimal
- tenths
- hundredths
- equivalent
- round
Curriculum: National Curriculum 2014: Year 4 Mathematics — Fractions and decimals
Starter (5-10 minutes)
Show a 100-square with 35 squares shaded. Pupils write the fraction (35/100) and the decimal (0.35) on whiteboards. Repeat with three more shaded examples to embed the link.
Main activity (35-40 minutes)
Model the link: 0.1 = 1/10, 0.01 = 1/100. Use base-10 equipment representing wholes, tenths, and hundredths. Pupils complete a matching exercise pairing fractions with their decimal equivalents (1/2 = 0.5, 1/4 = 0.25, 3/10 = 0.3, 7/100 = 0.07). Move to ordering: place 0.4, 1/2, 0.35, 7/10 in order on a number line. Final task: round 0.6, 0.4, 1.5, 2.7 to the nearest whole number.
Differentiation
Support
Work with tenths only before progressing to hundredths. Use a 100-square consistently as a visual scaffold.
Core
Match, order, and round fractions and decimals to the nearest whole. Convert between fractions and decimals for tenths and hundredths.
Stretch
Solve problems combining decimals and fractions (e.g. 0.4 + 1/4) and order a mixed set including improper fractions and decimals.
Plenary (5-10 minutes)
True or false: 0.07 is greater than 0.7. Pupils justify in pairs using place value. Reveal — false; the 7 in 0.7 has a value of 7/10, the 7 in 0.07 has a value of 7/100.
Common misconception to watch for
Pupils often think 0.7 < 0.35 because 35 > 7. Reinforce by showing both on a number line — 0.7 is much further along than 0.35.
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What is the learning objective of this Year 4 maths lesson?
I can recognise tenths and hundredths as decimals and identify equivalent fractions and decimals.
How long does this fractions and decimals lesson take?
60 minutes, structured into a starter, main activity, and plenary. Differentiation guidance is included for support, core, and stretch learners.
Is this lesson plan free to download?
Yes. The full plan is free to read and adapt. You can also generate an editable, fully resourced version in TAyumira's free lesson planner — no credit card required.
Does this lesson cover the UK National Curriculum?
Yes. This plan aligns with National Curriculum 2014: Year 4 Mathematics — Fractions and decimals.
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