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Free Decimals Worksheets for Reception

Working with decimal numbers. Download free printable maths worksheets designed for Reception students (ages 4-5), aligned to the UK National Curriculum.

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What Your Child Will Learn

Understand key concepts in decimals
Apply decimals skills to solve problems
Build confidence with decimals through practice
Develop fluency appropriate for Reception

Sample Decimals Questions for Reception

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

1

Write 0.5 as a fraction

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2

Which is bigger: 0.3 or 0.5?

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3

0.1 + 0.2 = ?

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4

Write one half as a decimal

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5

Put in order: 0.5, 0.2, 0.8

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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

After mastering these foundations, students will progress to more complex decimals skills in Key Stage 2, building on the concepts learned here.

Tips for Teaching Decimals

1Practice decimals regularly for best results
2Start with easier problems and gradually increase difficulty
3Use the answer key to identify areas needing more practice
4Relate decimals to real-world situations when possible

More Maths Topics for Reception

AdditionSubtractionMultiplicationDivisionFractionsPercentages

Decimals for Other Age Groups

Early Years

Ages 0-2

Nursery

Ages 3-4

Key Stage 1

Ages 5-7

Key Stage 2

Ages 7-11

Key Stage 3

Ages 11-14

GCSE

Ages 14-16

A-Level

Ages 16-18

Frequently Asked Questions

What decimals topics are covered in these worksheets?▼
Our decimals worksheets for Reception 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 Reception?▼
Yes, these worksheets are specifically designed for Reception students (ages 4-5). 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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