Targeted Year 5 resources for adding decimals with a different number of decimal places (e.g., 1.2 + 0.35 ), introducing the need for aligning place value, a core KS2 Maths objective. Activities build conceptual understanding of using zero as a placeholder to ensure accurate column alignment before adding. This crucial small step supports mastery of decimal arithmetic and is vital for national curriculum expectations. The CS Maths Scheme provides structured columnar practice.
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