Callum's+Ruler

How can Callum's meter ruler help show decimal numbers?

You may like to draw a labeled diagram to help you. You may also like to make it 'life size' by using the long roll of paper in the paper cupboard. It's up to you! Still unsure about decimals?

Remember that decimals is latin for "from ten" and that decimals represent THE NUMBERS IN BETWEEN WHOLE NUMBERS.

Mrs Usher's example is from Gymnastics. If a gymnasts score was higher than 27, but not good enough for a 28, they would get a score in between. Something like 27.5 or 27.25

Try these sites for additional explanation. Maths is Fun - decimals BBC Bitesize