Microscopic Maths: Understanding Hundredths
In Hundredth Hunt, students shrink down to the molecular level to explore the world of decimals. This game is specifically designed to help Year 4 students master the concept of counting in hundredths and understanding decimal sequences.
Gameplay Instructions
- >> Observe the sequence of decimals (e.g., 0.12, 0.13, ?).
- >> Determine if the sequence is counting UP or DOWN.
- >> Use the lab keypad to enter the missing number.
- >> Watch the petri dish populate with success!
Curriculum Focus
Aligned with UK National Curriculum Year 4 Objectives:
- Count up and down in hundredths.
- Recognise that hundredths arise when dividing an object by one hundred and dividing tenths by ten.
- Find the effect of dividing a one- or two-digit number by 10 and 100.
Did You Know?
Thinking of decimals like money can help! 0.01 is like one penny, and 1.00 is like one pound. This makes counting in hundredths just like counting pennies.
