Fun KS2 Maths Game: Fraction, Decimal & Percentage Converter

Meta Description: Boost your child’s maths skills with our fun, free online game! The “Fraction-Decimal-Percentage Converter” helps Upper Key Stage 2 children master equivalences, as required by the National Curriculum.

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Is your child working on fractions, decimals, and percentages? Put their knowledge to the test with our fast-paced online game, Fraction-Decimal-Percentage Converter! This exciting challenge is perfect for children in Upper Key Stage 2 (ages 9-11) who are getting to grips with these crucial maths concepts.

In this game, a value appears on a moving conveyor belt in one of three forms – a fraction, a decimal, or a percentage. Your child’s mission is to quickly and accurately type the other two equivalent forms into the converter machines before the value falls off the end. With a scoring system and increasing speed, it’s a brilliant way to encourage fluency and quick thinking!

How This Game Supports Your Child’s Learning

The “Fraction-Decimal-Percentage Converter” isn’t just for fun; it’s a powerful tool designed to reinforce essential maths skills. By repeatedly converting between the three forms, children build mental connections and improve their recall speed, turning tricky concepts into second nature.

Key Maths Skills Developed:

• Rapid Recall: Quickly remembering common equivalences (e.g., 1/2 = 0.5 = 50%).
• Mental Maths: Encourages children to perform calculations in their head.
• Understanding Equivalence: Deepens the understanding that the same value can be represented in different ways.

Meeting National Curriculum Objectives

This game directly supports the learning objectives outlined in the National Curriculum for England for Mathematics in Upper Key Stage 2. Specifically, it helps children to:

• Year 5:
  • Read and write decimal numbers as fractions (e.g., 0.71 = 71/100).
  • Recognise and use thousandths and relate them to tenths, hundredths, and decimal equivalents.
  • Recognise the per cent symbol (%) and understand that per cent relates to ‘number of parts per hundred’, and write percentages as a fraction with denominator 100, and as a decimal.
• Year 6:
  • Associate a fraction with division and calculate decimal fraction equivalents (e.g., 0.375) for a simple fraction (e.g., 3/8).
  • Recall and use equivalences between simple fractions, decimals, and percentages, including in different contexts.

Advice for Parents: Becoming a Top Converter

You can help your child get the most out of this game with a few simple tips:

1. Start with the Basics: Before playing, quickly review some common equivalences like 1/2, 1/4, 1/5, and 1/10.
2. Talk About the Strategy: Ask questions like, “If you see 0.25, what’s the first thing you think of?” or “How do we turn a decimal into a percentage?” This helps them articulate their thinking process.
3. Focus on Fun: Celebrate the high scores! The goal is to build confidence and speed. If they get stuck, use the “Time’s Up” screen to review the correct answers together for the next round.
4. Connect to the Real World: Point out percentages in shops, decimals in prices, and fractions in recipes to show them how these skills are used every day.