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Free Decimals Worksheets for Key Stage 2

Working with decimal numbers. Download free printable maths worksheets designed for Key Stage 2 students (ages 7-11), aligned to the UK National Curriculum.

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What Your Child Will Learn

Order and compare decimals to two decimal places
Add and subtract decimals
Multiply decimals by 10, 100, 1000
Round decimals to a given number of places

Sample Decimals Questions for Key Stage 2

Here are examples of the types of questions your child will practice:

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3.5 + 2.7 = ?

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5.0 - 2.3 = ?

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0.6 × 4 = ?

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Round 3.456 to 1 decimal place

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Convert 0.35 to a percentage

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Skills Your Child Will Build

Place value
Converting between forms
Ordering numbers
Decimal operations

Real-World Applications

Understanding decimals helps children in everyday situations:

Money calculations
Measurements
Statistics
Science

Common Mistakes to Watch For

Help your child avoid these common decimals mistakes:

  • !Decimal point placement
  • !Comparing by digit count
  • !Trailing zero confusion
  • !Operations errors

Learning Progression

These decimals skills prepare students for secondary school, where they will encounter more challenging applications and abstract concepts.

Sample Decimals Worksheets

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Decimals Worksheet — KS2 — Beginner

Key Stage 2 · beginner difficulty

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Activity 1: Understanding Decimal Place Value

Read each decimal number and write down the value of the underlined digit. Remember, the first digit after the decimal point is the tenths place, followed by the hundredths place.

1. 4.5_3 ______
2. 0.7_8 ______
3. 6.2_1 ______
4. 9.0_4 ______
5. 3.9_6 ______

Activity 2: Converting Fractions to Decimals

Convert the following fractions into decimals. Use the division method where the numerator is divided by the denominator.

1. 1/2 = ______
2. 3/4 = ______
3. 5/10 = ______
4. 7/8 = ______
5. 2/5 = ______

Tips for Teaching Decimals

1Connect to money — 0.50 is 50 pence
2Use place value charts to show tenths and hundredths
3Order decimals by comparing digit by digit
4Stress that 0.5 and 0.50 are equal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What decimals topics are covered in these worksheets?
Our decimals worksheets for Key Stage 2 cover all aspects of working with decimal numbers as required by the UK National Curriculum. Each worksheet is designed to build skills progressively from foundation to challenge level.
Are these decimals worksheets suitable for Key Stage 2?
Yes, these worksheets are specifically designed for Key Stage 2 students (ages 7-11). The content difficulty and question types are carefully matched to National Curriculum expectations for this age group.
How can I use these decimals worksheets effectively?
We recommend 15-20 minutes of focused practice per session. Use the worksheets to reinforce concepts taught at school, identify areas needing more practice, and build confidence. Every worksheet includes an answer key for easy self-assessment.
Do the decimals worksheets include answer keys?
Yes, every worksheet comes with a complete answer key on a separate page. This makes it easy for parents to check homework, teachers to mark work, and students to self-assess their understanding.

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