Fractions and decimals
A fraction explains how many parts of a whole. It is expressed by a top number (the numerator) and a bottom number (the denominator). A decimal is a fraction where the denominator is a power of ten (such as 10, 100, 1000, etc.) and can be written with a decimal point.
Teaching strategies for fractions and decimals
Stage 1 - fractions and decimals
Stage 2 - fractions and decimals