Here are the learning objectives for decimals from 3rd class to 6th class. 3rd class is when the young student first encounters decimals.
3rd class:
- identify tenths and express in decimal form
- order decimals on the number line
- solve problems involving decimals
4th Class:
- add and subtract whole numbers and decimals up to two places
- express tenths and hundredths as fractions and decimals
- identify place value of whole numbers and decimals to two places and write in expanded form
- order decimals on the number line
- multiply and divide a decimal number up to two places by a single-digit whole number
- solve problems involving decimals.
5th Class:
- develop an understanding of simple percentages and relate them to fractions and decimals
- compare and order fractions and decimals
- solve problems involving operations with whole numbers, fractions, decimals and simple percentages
6th Class:
- use percentages and relate them to fractions and decimals