Decimals

Worksheets across grades for this subject.

Grades covered: Grades 4–5 · 6 printable worksheets

Topics Covered

Decimals (basic)

Decimals are another way to represent parts of a whole, extending our place value system to the right of the ones place. Students learn to read, write, compare, and operate with decimals, connecting them to fractions and real-world applications.

Decimals are used in money, measurement, science, and data representation. They're essential for precision in calculations and connect directly to percentages and scientific notation. Strong decimal understanding supports success in algebra, statistics, and practical applications.

Grades with aligned worksheets: 4, 5

Teaching Tips

Connect decimals to fractions constantly (0.5 = 1/2). Use money as a familiar decimal context. Emphasize place value—the position of digits matters. Use decimal grids for visual models. Teach estimation with decimals. Line up decimal points when adding and subtracting.

Quick assessment ideas

Test decimal place value understanding with ordering and comparing tasks. Include decimal operations appropriate to grade level. Ask students to convert between fractions and decimals. Use money context problems. Have students estimate before calculating with decimals.