Decimal Pairs

A Matching Game for Mastering Fractions and Decimals

Turn number knowledge into a memory-boosting game with Decimal Pairs! This fun, printable resource helps children confidently match tenths and hundredths as fractions and decimals while reinforcing place value and number line understanding.

Perfect for classroom maths stations, homework, or one-to-one support, this game offers meaningful practice all through interactive, hands-on play.

National Curriculum Focus:

Yr 4 – Recognise and write decimal equivalents of any number of tenths or hundredths.

Yr 5 – Read and write decimal numbers as fractions [for example, 0.71 = 71/100].

Yr 6 – Recall and use equivalences between simple fractions, decimals and percentages, including in different contexts.

What’s Included:

Printable fraction and decimal cards – pick whether you’re working on tenths, hundredths or thousandths
Printable number line template/ place value templates
Clear How to Play instructions
Optional challenge variations for differentiation

Educational Benefits:

Builds confidence with tenths, hundredths and thousandths as fractions and decimals
Strengthens number line fluency and place value
Supports mathematical reasoning and visual learning
Encourages strategic thinking and memory skills