Decimals and Place Value Practice

How this worksheet helps your child

• Builds confidence in core Mathematics concepts taught in Class 5 through repeated, varied practice.
• Aligned to CBSE and NCERT — questions mirror the pattern children see in school tests and unit assessments.
• Comes with an answer key so parents and students can self-check in minutes, without needing a teacher.
• Pitched at medium level — use it for daily homework, weekend revision or quick exam warm-ups.

About this worksheet

Help your child confidently tackle decimals with our 'Decimals and Place Value Practice' worksheet, specifically designed for CBSE Class 5 Mathematics students. This practice sheet provides a fantastic opportunity for children to master the fundamental concepts of tenths and hundredths, along with understanding their place value. Decimals are a crucial topic introduced in Class 5, forming the foundation for more advanced mathematical concepts they will encounter in later grades. Mastering these early decimal concepts is vital for everyday applications, from understanding money to measuring quantities accurately. Whether your child needs extra practice to solidify their understanding or is looking for a comprehensive review aligned with NCERT guidelines, this medium-difficulty worksheet is perfect for reinforcing their decimal knowledge at home or in the classroom.

What your child will learn

• Identify the place value of digits in numbers involving tenths and hundredths.
• Convert fractions with denominators 10 or 100 into decimal form.
• Represent decimal numbers (up to two decimal places) in words and vice-versa.
• Compare and order decimal numbers based on their place value.
• Solve problems involving the addition and subtraction of decimals up to two decimal places.

Understanding the concept

Decimals are a special way to write numbers that are not whole numbers. Just like we have ones, tens, and hundreds places for whole numbers, decimals have places for parts of a whole, specifically to the right of a decimal point. The first place after the decimal point is called the 'tenths' place. One-tenth (1/10) means one part out of ten equal parts. For example, 0.1 means one-tenth. The next place after the tenths place is the 'hundredths' place. One-hundredth (1/100) means one part out of one hundred equal parts. So, 0.01 means one-hundredth. When we write a number like 4.23, the '4' is in the ones place, the '2' is in the tenths place, and the '3' is in the hundredths place. Understanding place value is key here: each place to the right of the decimal point represents a smaller fraction. This concept helps children compare decimals, understand their value, and perform basic operations with them, which is essential for understanding various real-world scenarios involving measurement or money.

Tips for parents & teachers

• Encourage your child to read the decimal numbers aloud to build familiarity with their names and place values.
• Use real-life examples like money (rupees and paise) or measuring tapes to explain tenths and hundredths.
• Before starting, review the concept of fractions and how they relate to decimals.
• Have your child explain their reasoning for each answer to check for understanding, not just computation.
• Provide a number line as a visual aid to help them understand the relative positions of different decimal numbers.

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How to use this worksheet at home

Open the print view and use your browser's Print dialog to print on regular A4 paper or save as a PDF. Hand the printed sheet to your child (Class 5) and set a relaxed time limit — 15 to 25 minutes works for most Mathematics worksheets. When they're done, open the "With answer key" view and let them self-mark question by question. Re-print as many times as you need; the file never expires and there's no download limit.

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Is it aligned to the CBSE / NCERT syllabus?

Yes. All Class 5 worksheets are built around the CBSE and NCERT pattern so they map cleanly to what your child is studying in school.

Can I print this worksheet at home?

Yes. Click "Open print view" and use your browser's Print dialog to print on standard A4 paper, or save it as a PDF for later. The layout is designed to fit cleanly without scaling.

Does it include an answer key?

Yes — click "With answer key" to print a version with answers included, so parents and students can self-mark in minutes.